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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.05, 24,999.88 and 5,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.05, 24,999.88 and 5,574.14 is: 8,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.05 : 24,999.88 = 5,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.05/24,999.88 = 5,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.05x = 24,999.88 × 5,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.05x = 139,352,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,352,882.36/16,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.48

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