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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,488.74, 24,732.75 and 4,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,488.74, 24,732.75 and 4,008.83 is: 6,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,488.74 : 24,732.75 = 4,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,488.74/24,732.75 = 4,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,488.74x = 24,732.75 × 4,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,488.74x = 99,149,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,149,266.52/16,488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.15

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