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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.01, 24,999.04 and 6,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.01, 24,999.04 and 6,675.26 is: 10,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.01 : 24,999.04 = 6,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.01/24,999.04 = 6,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.01x = 24,999.04 × 6,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.01x = 166,874,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,874,975.10/16,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.89

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