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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.82, 24,988.22 and 4,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.82, 24,988.22 and 4,346.82 is: 6,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.82 : 24,988.22 = 4,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.82/24,988.22 = 4,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.82x = 24,988.22 × 4,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.82x = 108,619,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619,169.52/16,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.22

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