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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.50, 24,543.75 and 4,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.50, 24,543.75 and 4,050.50 is: 6,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.50 : 24,543.75 = 4,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.50/24,543.75 = 4,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.50x = 24,543.75 × 4,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.50x = 99,414,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414,459.38/16,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.75

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