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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.08, 24,946.35 and 4,783.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.08, 24,946.35 and 4,783.38 is: 7,175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.08 : 24,946.35 = 4,783.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.08/24,946.35 = 4,783.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.08x = 24,946.35 × 4,783.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.08x = 119,327,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327,870.70/16,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.42

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