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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.05, 24,767.62 and 4,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.05, 24,767.62 and 4,666.64 is: 6,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.05 : 24,767.62 = 4,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.05/24,767.62 = 4,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.05x = 24,767.62 × 4,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.05x = 115,581,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,581,430.69/16,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.82

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