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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.75, 24,995.84 and 6,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.75, 24,995.84 and 6,670.52 is: 10,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.75 : 24,995.84 = 6,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.75/24,995.84 = 6,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.75x = 24,995.84 × 6,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.75x = 166,735,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,735,092.31/16,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.86

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