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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.76, 24,915.68 and 4,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.76, 24,915.68 and 4,761.76 is: 7,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.76 : 24,915.68 = 4,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.76/24,915.68 = 4,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.76x = 24,915.68 × 4,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.76x = 118,642,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,642,488.40/16,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.80

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