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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.24, 24,991.85 and 6,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.24, 24,991.85 and 6,670.48 is: 10,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.24 : 24,991.85 = 6,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.24/24,991.85 = 6,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.24x = 24,991.85 × 6,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.24x = 166,707,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,707,547.59/16,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.71

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