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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.09, 24,996.97 and 6,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.09, 24,996.97 and 6,800.37 is: 10,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.09 : 24,996.97 = 6,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.09/24,996.97 = 6,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.09x = 24,996.97 × 6,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.09x = 169,988,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,988,644.88/16,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.34

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