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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.94, 24,995.32 and 4,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.94, 24,995.32 and 4,977.07 is: 7,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.94 : 24,995.32 = 4,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.94/24,995.32 = 4,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.94x = 24,995.32 × 4,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.94x = 124,403,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,403,382.38/16,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.87

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