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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.02, 24,998.69 and 6,802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.02, 24,998.69 and 6,802.99 is: 10,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.02 : 24,998.69 = 6,802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.02/24,998.69 = 6,802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.02x = 24,998.69 × 6,802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.02x = 170,065,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065,792.59/16,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.34

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