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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.63, 24,722.45 and 4,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.63, 24,722.45 and 4,001.67 is: 6,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.63 : 24,722.45 = 4,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.63/24,722.45 = 4,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.63x = 24,722.45 × 4,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.63x = 98,931,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,931,086.49/16,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.51

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