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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.84, 24,790.86 and 6,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.84, 24,790.86 and 6,664.44 is: 9,998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.84 : 24,790.86 = 6,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.84/24,790.86 = 6,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.84x = 24,790.86 × 6,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.84x = 165,217,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,217,199.02/16,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.11

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