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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.67, 24,899.64 and 5,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.67, 24,899.64 and 5,503.73 is: 8,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.67 : 24,899.64 = 5,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.67/24,899.64 = 5,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.67x = 24,899.64 × 5,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.67x = 137,040,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,040,895.66/16,600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.14

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