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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.88, 24,741.84 and 4,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.88, 24,741.84 and 4,650.54 is: 6,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.88 : 24,741.84 = 4,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.88/24,741.84 = 4,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.88x = 24,741.84 × 4,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.88x = 115,062,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,062,916.59/16,495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.25

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