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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.08, 24,740.76 and 4,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.08, 24,740.76 and 4,650.06 is: 6,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.08 : 24,740.76 = 4,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.08/24,740.76 = 4,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.08x = 24,740.76 × 4,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.08x = 115,046,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,046,018.45/16,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.72

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