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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.69, 24,847.63 and 4,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.69, 24,847.63 and 4,876.94 is: 7,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.69 : 24,847.63 = 4,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.69/24,847.63 = 4,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.69x = 24,847.63 × 4,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.69x = 121,180,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,180,450.58/16,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.03

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