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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.99, 24,799.79 and 6,663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.99, 24,799.79 and 6,663.43 is: 9,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.99 : 24,799.79 = 6,663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.99/24,799.79 = 6,663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.99x = 24,799.79 × 6,663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.99x = 165,251,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,251,631.36/16,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.50

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