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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.23, 24,990.12 and 10,096.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.23, 24,990.12 and 10,096.65 is: 15,133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.23 : 24,990.12 = 10,096.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.23/24,990.12 = 10,096.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.23x = 24,990.12 × 10,096.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.23x = 252,316,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,316,495.10/16,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.94

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