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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.85, 24,725.43 and 4,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.85, 24,725.43 and 4,003.94 is: 6,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.85 : 24,725.43 = 4,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.85/24,725.43 = 4,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.85x = 24,725.43 × 4,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.85x = 98,999,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999,014.57/16,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.82

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