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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.64, 24,999.96 and 6,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.64, 24,999.96 and 6,675.88 is: 10,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.64 : 24,999.96 = 6,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.64/24,999.96 = 6,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.64x = 24,999.96 × 6,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.64x = 166,896,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,896,732.96/16,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.82

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