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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.98, 24,727.12 and 4,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.98, 24,727.12 and 4,005.06 is: 6,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.98 : 24,727.12 = 4,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.98/24,727.12 = 4,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.98x = 24,727.12 × 4,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.98x = 99,033,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,033,589.21/16,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.51

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