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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.74, 24,863.62 and 4,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.74, 24,863.62 and 4,729.76 is: 7,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.74 : 24,863.62 = 4,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.74/24,863.62 = 4,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.74x = 24,863.62 × 4,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.74x = 117,598,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,598,955.33/16,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.64

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