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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.25, 24,998.09 and 6,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.25, 24,998.09 and 6,672.02 is: 10,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.25 : 24,998.09 = 6,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.25/24,998.09 = 6,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.25x = 24,998.09 × 6,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.25x = 166,787,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,787,598.09/16,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.10

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