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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656, 24,984.24 and 4,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656, 24,984.24 and 4,344 is: 6,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656 : 24,984.24 = 4,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656/24,984.24 = 4,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656x = 24,984.24 × 4,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656x = 108,531,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,531,538.56/16,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.06

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