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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.97, 24,790.24 and 4,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.97, 24,790.24 and 4,682.96 is: 7,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.97 : 24,790.24 = 4,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.97/24,790.24 = 4,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.97x = 24,790.24 × 4,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.97x = 116,091,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,091,702.31/16,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.10

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