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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.59, 24,774.98 and 4,669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.59, 24,774.98 and 4,669.75 is: 7,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.59 : 24,774.98 = 4,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.59/24,774.98 = 4,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.59x = 24,774.98 × 4,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.59x = 115,692,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,692,962.86/16,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.08

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