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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.75, 24,499.25 and 4,020.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.75, 24,499.25 and 4,020.75 is: 6,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.75 : 24,499.25 = 4,020.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.75/24,499.25 = 4,020.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.75x = 24,499.25 × 4,020.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.75x = 98,505,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,505,339.33/16,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.15

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