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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.55, 24,991.62 and 6,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.55, 24,991.62 and 6,803.18 is: 10,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.55 : 24,991.62 = 6,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.55/24,991.62 = 6,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.55x = 24,991.62 × 6,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.55x = 170,022,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,022,489.35/16,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.42

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