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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.67, 24,985.40 and 6,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.67, 24,985.40 and 6,271.13 is: 9,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.67 : 24,985.40 = 6,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.67/24,985.40 = 6,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.67x = 24,985.40 × 6,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.67x = 156,686,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,686,535.22/16,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.19

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