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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.48, 24,994.86 and 10,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.48, 24,994.86 and 10,096.20 is: 15,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.48 : 24,994.86 = 10,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.48/24,994.86 = 10,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.48x = 24,994.86 × 10,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.48x = 252,353,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,353,105.53/16,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.81

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