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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.72, 24,770.38 and 6,667.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.72, 24,770.38 and 6,667.22 is: 10,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.72 : 24,770.38 = 6,667.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.72/24,770.38 = 6,667.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.72x = 24,770.38 × 6,667.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.72x = 165,149,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,149,572.94/16,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.78

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