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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.63, 24,720.95 and 4,000.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.63, 24,720.95 and 4,000.67 is: 6,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.63 : 24,720.95 = 4,000.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.63/24,720.95 = 4,000.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.63x = 24,720.95 × 4,000.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.63x = 98,900,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,900,219.43/16,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.00

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