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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.82, 24,994.23 and 4,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.82, 24,994.23 and 4,350.82 is: 6,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.82 : 24,994.23 = 4,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.82/24,994.23 = 4,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.82x = 24,994.23 × 4,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.82x = 108,745,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,745,395.77/16,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.23

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