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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.69, 24,994.98 and 4,974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.69, 24,994.98 and 4,974.21 is: 7,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.69 : 24,994.98 = 4,974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.69/24,994.98 = 4,974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.69x = 24,994.98 × 4,974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.69x = 124,330,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,330,279.47/16,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.49

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