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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.65, 24,993.90 and 4,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.65, 24,993.90 and 4,975.92 is: 7,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.65 : 24,993.90 = 4,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.65/24,993.90 = 4,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.65x = 24,993.90 × 4,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.65x = 124,367,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,367,646.89/16,666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.07

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