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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.67, 24,770.51 and 4,826.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.67, 24,770.51 and 4,826.89 is: 7,240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.67 : 24,770.51 = 4,826.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.67/24,770.51 = 4,826.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.67x = 24,770.51 × 4,826.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.67x = 119,564,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,564,551.94/16,513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.34

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