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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.27, 24,998.83 and 5,568.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.27, 24,998.83 and 5,568.89 is: 8,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.27 : 24,998.83 = 5,568.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.27/24,998.83 = 5,568.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.27x = 24,998.83 × 5,568.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.27x = 139,215,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,215,595.48/16,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.14

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