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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.16, 24,995.61 and 4,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.16, 24,995.61 and 4,184.28 is: 6,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.16 : 24,995.61 = 4,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.16/24,995.61 = 4,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.16x = 24,995.61 × 4,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.16x = 104,588,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,588,631.01/16,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.26

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