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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.52, 24,991.74 and 4,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.52, 24,991.74 and 4,349.52 is: 6,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.52 : 24,991.74 = 4,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.52/24,991.74 = 4,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.52x = 24,991.74 × 4,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.52x = 108,702,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702,072.96/16,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.14

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