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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.86, 24,997.29 and 6,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.86, 24,997.29 and 6,674.14 is: 10,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.86 : 24,997.29 = 6,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.86/24,997.29 = 6,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.86x = 24,997.29 × 6,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.86x = 166,835,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835,413.08/16,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.21

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