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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.82, 24,933.08 and 4,932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.82, 24,933.08 and 4,932.34 is: 7,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.82 : 24,933.08 = 4,932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.82/24,933.08 = 4,932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.82x = 24,933.08 × 4,932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.82x = 122,978,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978,427.81/16,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.95

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