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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.97, 24,770.73 and 6,667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.97, 24,770.73 and 6,667.47 is: 10,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.97 : 24,770.73 = 6,667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.97/24,770.73 = 6,667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.97x = 24,770.73 × 6,667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.97x = 165,158,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,158,099.15/16,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.14

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