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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.72, 24,995.58 and 4,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.72, 24,995.58 and 4,976.56 is: 7,464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.72 : 24,995.58 = 4,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.72/24,995.58 = 4,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.72x = 24,995.58 × 4,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.72x = 124,392,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,392,003.60/16,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.84

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