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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.93, 24,946.04 and 4,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.93, 24,946.04 and 4,941.15 is: 7,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.93 : 24,946.04 = 4,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.93/24,946.04 = 4,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.93x = 24,946.04 × 4,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.93x = 123,262,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,262,044.35/16,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.95

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