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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.76, 24,993.96 and 4,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.76, 24,993.96 and 4,976.08 is: 7,464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.76 : 24,993.96 = 4,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.76/24,993.96 = 4,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.76x = 24,993.96 × 4,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.76x = 124,371,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,371,944.48/16,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.07

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