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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.38, 24,993.58 and 6,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.38, 24,993.58 and 6,806.30 is: 10,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.38 : 24,993.58 = 6,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.38/24,993.58 = 6,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.38x = 24,993.58 × 6,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.38x = 170,113,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,113,803.55/16,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.45

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