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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.91, 24,804.97 and 4,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.91, 24,804.97 and 4,847.13 is: 7,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.91 : 24,804.97 = 4,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.91/24,804.97 = 4,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.91x = 24,804.97 × 4,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.91x = 120,232,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,232,914.24/16,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.90

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