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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.66, 24,472.01 and 4,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.66, 24,472.01 and 4,002.66 is: 6,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.66 : 24,472.01 = 4,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.66/24,472.01 = 4,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.66x = 24,472.01 × 4,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.66x = 97,953,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,953,135.55/16,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.99

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