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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.66, 24,796.44 and 6,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.66, 24,796.44 and 6,670.02 is: 10,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.66 : 24,796.44 = 6,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.66/24,796.44 = 6,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.66x = 24,796.44 × 6,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.66x = 165,392,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,392,750.73/16,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.40

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