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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.73, 24,913.03 and 4,921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.73, 24,913.03 and 4,921.17 is: 7,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.73 : 24,913.03 = 4,921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.73/24,913.03 = 4,921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.73x = 24,913.03 × 4,921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.73x = 122,601,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,601,255.85/16,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.85

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