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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.72, 24,992.46 and 4,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.72, 24,992.46 and 4,975.16 is: 7,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.72 : 24,992.46 = 4,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.72/24,992.46 = 4,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.72x = 24,992.46 × 4,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.72x = 124,341,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341,487.29/16,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.36

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