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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.63, 24,507.94 and 4,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.63, 24,507.94 and 4,026.63 is: 6,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.63 : 24,507.94 = 4,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.63/24,507.94 = 4,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.63x = 24,507.94 × 4,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.63x = 98,684,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,684,273.84/16,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.94

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