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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.10, 24,998.49 and 6,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.10, 24,998.49 and 6,277.50 is: 9,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.10 : 24,998.49 = 6,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.10/24,998.49 = 6,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.10x = 24,998.49 × 6,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.10x = 156,928,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,928,020.98/16,667.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.44

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