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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.98, 24,728.62 and 4,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.98, 24,728.62 and 4,006.06 is: 6,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.98 : 24,728.62 = 4,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.98/24,728.62 = 4,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.98x = 24,728.62 × 4,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.98x = 99,064,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,064,315.41/16,485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.00

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