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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.27, 24,951.65 and 4,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.27, 24,951.65 and 4,947.75 is: 7,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.27 : 24,951.65 = 4,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.27/24,951.65 = 4,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.27x = 24,951.65 × 4,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.27x = 123,454,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,454,501.55/16,637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.36

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