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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.55, 24,994.80 and 6,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.55, 24,994.80 and 6,802.92 is: 10,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.55 : 24,994.80 = 6,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.55/24,994.80 = 6,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.55x = 24,994.80 × 6,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.55x = 170,037,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,037,624.82/16,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.17

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