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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.61, 24,787.65 and 4,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.61, 24,787.65 and 4,679.26 is: 7,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.61 : 24,787.65 = 4,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.61/24,787.65 = 4,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.61x = 24,787.65 × 4,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.61x = 115,987,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,987,735.20/16,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.09

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