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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.87, 24,767.96 and 4,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.87, 24,767.96 and 4,666.16 is: 6,998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.87 : 24,767.96 = 4,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.87/24,767.96 = 4,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.87x = 24,767.96 × 4,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.87x = 115,571,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571,264.23/16,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.86

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