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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.38, 24,989.08 and 6,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.38, 24,989.08 and 6,803.30 is: 10,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.38 : 24,989.08 = 6,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.38/24,989.08 = 6,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.38x = 24,989.08 × 6,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.38x = 170,008,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,008,207.96/16,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.95

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