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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.83, 24,722.55 and 4,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.83, 24,722.55 and 4,001.98 is: 6,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.83 : 24,722.55 = 4,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.83/24,722.55 = 4,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.83x = 24,722.55 × 4,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.83x = 98,939,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,150.65/16,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.92

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