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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.75, 24,991.34 and 6,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.75, 24,991.34 and 6,667.52 is: 9,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.75 : 24,991.34 = 6,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.75/24,991.34 = 6,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.75x = 24,991.34 × 6,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.75x = 166,630,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,630,100.98/16,665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.36

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