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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.06, 24,997.56 and 6,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.06, 24,997.56 and 6,674.30 is: 10,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.06 : 24,997.56 = 6,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.06/24,997.56 = 6,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.06x = 24,997.56 × 6,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.06x = 166,841,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,841,214.71/16,665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.44

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