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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.47, 24,713.11 and 3,995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.47, 24,713.11 and 3,995.49 is: 5,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.47 : 24,713.11 = 3,995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.47/24,713.11 = 3,995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.47x = 24,713.11 × 3,995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.47x = 98,741,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741,081.54/16,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.22

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