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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.97, 24,788.74 and 4,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.97, 24,788.74 and 4,681.96 is: 7,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.97 : 24,788.74 = 4,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.97/24,788.74 = 4,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.97x = 24,788.74 × 4,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.97x = 116,059,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,059,753.48/16,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.60

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