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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.83, 24,848.46 and 4,878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.83, 24,848.46 and 4,878.96 is: 7,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.83 : 24,848.46 = 4,878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.83/24,848.46 = 4,878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.83x = 24,848.46 × 4,878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.83x = 121,234,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,234,642.40/16,564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.80

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