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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.76, 24,756.72 and 4,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.76, 24,756.72 and 4,816 is: 7,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.76 : 24,756.72 = 4,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.76/24,756.72 = 4,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.76x = 24,756.72 × 4,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.76x = 119,228,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,228,363.52/16,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.32

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