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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.70, 24,969.60 and 10,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.70, 24,969.60 and 10,085.40 is: 15,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.70 : 24,969.60 = 10,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.70/24,969.60 = 10,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.70x = 24,969.60 × 10,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.70x = 251,828,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,828,403.84/16,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.05

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