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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.05, 24,997.59 and 6,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.05, 24,997.59 and 6,674.30 is: 10,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.05 : 24,997.59 = 6,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.05/24,997.59 = 6,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.05x = 24,997.59 × 6,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.05x = 166,841,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,841,289.95/16,665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.45

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