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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.57, 24,998.31 and 6,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.57, 24,998.31 and 6,674.81 is: 10,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.57 : 24,998.31 = 6,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.57/24,998.31 = 6,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.57x = 24,998.31 × 6,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.57x = 166,858,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858,844.58/16,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.19

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