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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.94, 24,790.31 and 4,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.94, 24,790.31 and 4,679.76 is: 7,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.94 : 24,790.31 = 4,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.94/24,790.31 = 4,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.94x = 24,790.31 × 4,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.94x = 116,012,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012,756.67/16,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.04

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