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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.38, 24,998.22 and 6,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.38, 24,998.22 and 6,672.68 is: 10,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.38 : 24,998.22 = 6,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.38/24,998.22 = 6,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.38x = 24,998.22 × 6,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.38x = 166,805,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,805,122.63/16,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.28

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