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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.55, 24,967.99 and 10,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.55, 24,967.99 and 10,005.85 is: 14,983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.55 : 24,967.99 = 10,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.55/24,967.99 = 10,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.55x = 24,967.99 × 10,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.55x = 249,825,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,825,962.74/16,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.37

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