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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.66, 24,549.38 and 4,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.66, 24,549.38 and 4,679.86 is: 7,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.66 : 24,549.38 = 4,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.66/24,549.38 = 4,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.66x = 24,549.38 × 4,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.66x = 114,887,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887,661.49/16,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.62

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