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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.08, 24,993.08 and 6,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.08, 24,993.08 and 6,801.04 is: 10,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.08 : 24,993.08 = 6,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.08/24,993.08 = 6,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.08x = 24,993.08 × 6,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.08x = 169,978,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,978,936.80/16,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.16

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