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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.67, 24,982.29 and 6,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.67, 24,982.29 and 6,283.71 is: 9,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.67 : 24,982.29 = 6,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.67/24,982.29 = 6,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.67x = 24,982.29 × 6,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.67x = 156,981,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,981,465.50/16,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.02

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