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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.98, 24,993.80 and 4,979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.98, 24,993.80 and 4,979.10 is: 7,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.98 : 24,993.80 = 4,979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.98/24,993.80 = 4,979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.98x = 24,993.80 × 4,979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.98x = 124,446,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,446,629.58/16,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.55

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