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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.64, 24,921.84 and 4,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.64, 24,921.84 and 4,926.88 is: 7,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.64 : 24,921.84 = 4,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.64/24,921.84 = 4,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.64x = 24,921.84 × 4,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.64x = 122,786,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,786,915.06/16,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.28

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