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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.31, 24,999.44 and 6,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.31, 24,999.44 and 6,675.55 is: 10,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.31 : 24,999.44 = 6,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.31/24,999.44 = 6,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.31x = 24,999.44 × 6,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.31x = 166,884,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,884,915.82/16,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.31

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