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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.52, 24,976.70 and 4,171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.52, 24,976.70 and 4,171.65 is: 6,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.52 : 24,976.70 = 4,171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.52/24,976.70 = 4,171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.52x = 24,976.70 × 4,171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.52x = 104,194,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,194,045.34/16,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.33

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