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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.68, 24,995.06 and 10,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.68, 24,995.06 and 10,096.28 is: 15,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.68 : 24,995.06 = 10,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.68/24,995.06 = 10,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.68x = 24,995.06 × 10,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.68x = 252,357,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,357,124.38/16,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.87

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