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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.31, 24,994.94 and 6,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.31, 24,994.94 and 6,672.55 is: 10,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.31 : 24,994.94 = 6,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.31/24,994.94 = 6,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.31x = 24,994.94 × 6,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.31x = 166,779,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,779,891.05/16,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.81

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