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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.33, 24,983.46 and 5,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.33, 24,983.46 and 5,572.41 is: 8,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.33 : 24,983.46 = 5,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.33/24,983.46 = 5,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.33x = 24,983.46 × 5,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.33x = 139,218,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218,082.34/16,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.25

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