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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.77, 24,947.51 and 4,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.77, 24,947.51 and 4,944 is: 7,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.77 : 24,947.51 = 4,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.77/24,947.51 = 4,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.77x = 24,947.51 × 4,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.77x = 123,340,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,340,489.44/16,630.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.40

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