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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.06, 24,990.10 and 4,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.06, 24,990.10 and 4,348.06 is: 6,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.06 : 24,990.10 = 4,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.06/24,990.10 = 4,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.06x = 24,990.10 × 4,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.06x = 108,658,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658,454.21/16,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.09

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