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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.16, 24,994.11 and 4,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.16, 24,994.11 and 4,183.28 is: 6,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.16 : 24,994.11 = 4,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.16/24,994.11 = 4,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.16x = 24,994.11 × 4,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.16x = 104,557,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,557,360.48/16,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.76

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