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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.35, 25,002.52 and 6,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.35, 25,002.52 and 6,677.64 is: 10,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.35 : 25,002.52 = 6,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.35/25,002.52 = 6,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.35x = 25,002.52 × 6,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.35x = 166,957,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,957,669.25/16,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.45

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