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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.59, 24,754.98 and 4,816.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.59, 24,754.98 and 4,816.91 is: 7,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.59 : 24,754.98 = 4,816.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.59/24,754.98 = 4,816.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.59x = 24,754.98 × 4,816.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.59x = 119,242,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,242,572.60/16,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.25

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