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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.50, 24,995.52 and 4,817.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.50, 24,995.52 and 4,817.43 is: 7,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.50 : 24,995.52 = 4,817.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.50/24,995.52 = 4,817.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.50x = 24,995.52 × 4,817.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.50x = 120,414,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,414,167.91/16,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.22

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