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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.34, 24,991.92 and 6,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.34, 24,991.92 and 6,265.80 is: 9,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.34 : 24,991.92 = 6,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.34/24,991.92 = 6,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.34x = 24,991.92 × 6,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.34x = 156,594,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,594,372.34/16,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.67

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