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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365, 24,547.50 and 4,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365, 24,547.50 and 4,053 is: 6,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365 : 24,547.50 = 4,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365/24,547.50 = 4,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365x = 24,547.50 × 4,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365x = 99,491,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491,017.50/16,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.50

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