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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.83, 24,709.30 and 3,992.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.83, 24,709.30 and 3,992.81 is: 5,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.83 : 24,709.30 = 3,992.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.83/24,709.30 = 3,992.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.83x = 24,709.30 × 3,992.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.83x = 98,659,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,659,396.62/16,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.22

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