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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.80, 24,767.37 and 4,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.80, 24,767.37 and 4,826.12 is: 7,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.80 : 24,767.37 = 4,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.80/24,767.37 = 4,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.80x = 24,767.37 × 4,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.80x = 119,530,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,530,175.87/16,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.64

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