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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.53, 24,999.26 and 4,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.53, 24,999.26 and 4,976.44 is: 7,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.53 : 24,999.26 = 4,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.53/24,999.26 = 4,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.53x = 24,999.26 × 4,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.53x = 124,407,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,407,317.43/16,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.84

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