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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.59, 24,998.33 and 4,353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.59, 24,998.33 and 4,353.59 is: 6,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.59 : 24,998.33 = 4,353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.59/24,998.33 = 4,353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.59x = 24,998.33 × 4,353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.59x = 108,832,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832,365.40/16,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.37

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