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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.88, 24,476.84 and 4,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.88, 24,476.84 and 4,005.88 is: 6,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.88 : 24,476.84 = 4,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.88/24,476.84 = 4,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.88x = 24,476.84 × 4,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.88x = 98,051,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,051,283.82/16,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.82

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