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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.83, 24,664.69 and 4,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.83, 24,664.69 and 4,756.72 is: 7,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.83 : 24,664.69 = 4,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.83/24,664.69 = 4,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.83x = 24,664.69 × 4,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.83x = 117,322,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322,877.11/16,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.90

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