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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.60, 24,999.90 and 4,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.60, 24,999.90 and 4,354.60 is: 6,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.60 : 24,999.90 = 4,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.60/24,999.90 = 4,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.60x = 24,999.90 × 4,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.60x = 108,864,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,864,564.54/16,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.90

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