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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.08, 24,996.08 and 6,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.08, 24,996.08 and 6,803.04 is: 10,205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.08 : 24,996.08 = 6,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.08/24,996.08 = 6,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.08x = 24,996.08 × 6,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.08x = 170,049,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,049,332.08/16,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.16

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