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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.64, 24,996.48 and 4,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.64, 24,996.48 and 4,184.64 is: 6,276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.64 : 24,996.48 = 4,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.64/24,996.48 = 4,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.64x = 24,996.48 × 4,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.64x = 104,601,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601,270.07/16,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.84

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