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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.24, 24,996.35 and 6,673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.24, 24,996.35 and 6,673.49 is: 10,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.24 : 24,996.35 = 6,673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.24/24,996.35 = 6,673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.24x = 24,996.35 × 6,673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.24x = 166,812,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,812,733.41/16,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.22

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