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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.07, 24,990.10 and 4,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.07, 24,990.10 and 4,348.07 is: 6,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.07 : 24,990.10 = 4,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.07/24,990.10 = 4,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.07x = 24,990.10 × 4,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.07x = 108,658,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658,704.11/16,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.10

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