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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644, 24,966 and 4,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644, 24,966 and 4,332 is: 6,498

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644 : 24,966 = 4,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644/24,966 = 4,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644x = 24,966 × 4,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644x = 108,152,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,152,712/16,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498

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