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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.31, 24,998.88 and 5,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.31, 24,998.88 and 5,567.70 is: 8,352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.31 : 24,998.88 = 5,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.31/24,998.88 = 5,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.31x = 24,998.88 × 5,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.31x = 139,186,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,186,264.18/16,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.36

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