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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.02, 24,990.04 and 4,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.02, 24,990.04 and 4,973.24 is: 7,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.02 : 24,990.04 = 4,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.02/24,990.04 = 4,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.02x = 24,990.04 × 4,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.02x = 124,281,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281,466.53/16,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.86

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