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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.82, 24,794.72 and 4,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.82, 24,794.72 and 4,217.82 is: 6,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.82 : 24,794.72 = 4,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.82/24,794.72 = 4,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.82x = 24,794.72 × 4,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.82x = 104,579,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,579,644.82/16,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.73

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