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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.46, 24,998.20 and 6,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.46, 24,998.20 and 6,674.75 is: 10,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.46 : 24,998.20 = 6,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.46/24,998.20 = 6,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.46x = 24,998.20 × 6,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.46x = 166,856,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,856,865.68/16,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.13

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