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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.65, 24,842.97 and 4,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.65, 24,842.97 and 4,879.35 is: 7,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.65 : 24,842.97 = 4,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.65/24,842.97 = 4,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.65x = 24,842.97 × 4,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.65x = 121,217,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,217,545.67/16,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.52

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