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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.16, 24,979.52 and 4,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.16, 24,979.52 and 4,966.08 is: 7,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.16 : 24,979.52 = 4,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.16/24,979.52 = 4,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.16x = 24,979.52 × 4,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.16x = 124,050,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,050,294.68/16,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.50

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