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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.58, 25,006.10 and 9,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.58, 25,006.10 and 9,984.66 is: 14,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.58 : 25,006.10 = 9,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.58/25,006.10 = 9,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.58x = 25,006.10 × 9,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.58x = 249,677,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,677,403.39/16,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.52

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