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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,493.20, 24,739.82 and 4,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,493.20, 24,739.82 and 4,013.13 is: 6,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,493.20 : 24,739.82 = 4,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,493.20/24,739.82 = 4,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,493.20x = 24,739.82 × 4,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,493.20x = 99,284,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,284,201.59/16,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.71

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