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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.88, 24,701.26 and 4,777.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.88, 24,701.26 and 4,777.58 is: 7,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.88 : 24,701.26 = 4,777.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.88/24,701.26 = 4,777.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.88x = 24,701.26 × 4,777.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.88x = 118,012,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,012,245.75/16,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.08

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