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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.03, 24,727.57 and 4,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.03, 24,727.57 and 4,005.06 is: 6,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.03 : 24,727.57 = 4,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.03/24,727.57 = 4,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.03x = 24,727.57 × 4,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.03x = 99,035,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,035,327.90/16,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.59

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