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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.08, 24,694.74 and 4,777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.08, 24,694.74 and 4,777.02 is: 7,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.08 : 24,694.74 = 4,777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.08/24,694.74 = 4,777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.08x = 24,694.74 × 4,777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.08x = 117,967,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,967,266.87/16,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.00

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