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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.32, 24,995.01 and 4,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.32, 24,995.01 and 4,975.62 is: 7,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.32 : 24,995.01 = 4,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.32/24,995.01 = 4,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.32x = 24,995.01 × 4,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.32x = 124,365,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,365,671.66/16,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.44

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