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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.06, 24,993.10 and 4,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.06, 24,993.10 and 4,350.06 is: 6,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.06 : 24,993.10 = 4,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.06/24,993.10 = 4,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.06x = 24,993.10 × 4,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.06x = 108,721,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,721,484.59/16,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.09

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