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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.73, 24,726.74 and 4,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.73, 24,726.74 and 4,004.81 is: 6,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.73 : 24,726.74 = 4,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.73/24,726.74 = 4,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.73x = 24,726.74 × 4,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.73x = 99,025,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,025,895.62/16,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.13

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