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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.73, 24,992.37 and 10,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.73, 24,992.37 and 10,098.15 is: 15,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.73 : 24,992.37 = 10,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.73/24,992.37 = 10,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.73x = 24,992.37 × 10,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.73x = 252,376,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,376,701.12/16,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.19

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