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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.64, 24,998.13 and 6,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.64, 24,998.13 and 6,675.58 is: 10,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.64 : 24,998.13 = 6,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.64/24,998.13 = 6,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.64x = 24,998.13 × 6,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.64x = 166,877,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877,047.91/16,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.64

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