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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.63, 24,741.72 and 4,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.63, 24,741.72 and 4,014.75 is: 6,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.63 : 24,741.72 = 4,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.63/24,741.72 = 4,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.63x = 24,741.72 × 4,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.63x = 99,331,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,331,820.37/16,494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.07

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