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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.72, 24,999.36 and 10,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.72, 24,999.36 and 10,099.14 is: 15,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.72 : 24,999.36 = 10,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.72/24,999.36 = 10,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.72x = 24,999.36 × 10,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.72x = 252,472,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,472,036.55/16,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.01

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