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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.21, 24,991.40 and 6,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.21, 24,991.40 and 6,671.26 is: 10,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.21 : 24,991.40 = 6,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.21/24,991.40 = 6,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.21x = 24,991.40 × 6,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.21x = 166,724,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,724,175.08/16,662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.13

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