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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.76, 24,992.46 and 4,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.76, 24,992.46 and 4,975.08 is: 7,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.76 : 24,992.46 = 4,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.76/24,992.46 = 4,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.76x = 24,992.46 × 4,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.76x = 124,339,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,339,487.90/16,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.57

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