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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.66, 24,473.51 and 4,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.66, 24,473.51 and 4,003.66 is: 6,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.66 : 24,473.51 = 4,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.66/24,473.51 = 4,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.66x = 24,473.51 × 4,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.66x = 97,983,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,983,613.05/16,315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.49

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