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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.67, 24,997.95 and 4,976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.67, 24,997.95 and 4,976.19 is: 7,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.67 : 24,997.95 = 4,976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.67/24,997.95 = 4,976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.67x = 24,997.95 × 4,976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.67x = 124,394,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,394,548.81/16,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.46

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