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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.72, 24,998.15 and 6,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.72, 24,998.15 and 6,675.77 is: 10,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.72 : 24,998.15 = 6,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.72/24,998.15 = 6,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.72x = 24,998.15 × 6,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.72x = 166,881,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,881,979.01/16,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.89

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