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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.68, 24,994.04 and 4,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.68, 24,994.04 and 4,350.68 is: 6,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.68 : 24,994.04 = 4,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.68/24,994.04 = 4,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.68x = 24,994.04 × 4,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.68x = 108,741,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,741,069.95/16,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.03

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