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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.75, 24,032.51 and 6,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.75, 24,032.51 and 6,534.03 is: 9,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.75 : 24,032.51 = 6,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.75/24,032.51 = 6,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.75x = 24,032.51 × 6,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.75x = 157,029,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,029,057.25/16,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.99

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