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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.89, 24,773.70 and 4,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.89, 24,773.70 and 4,668.69 is: 7,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.89 : 24,773.70 = 4,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.89/24,773.70 = 4,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.89x = 24,773.70 × 4,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.89x = 115,660,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,660,670.25/16,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.42

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