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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.88, 24,742.32 and 4,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.88, 24,742.32 and 4,014.88 is: 6,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.88 : 24,742.32 = 4,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.88/24,742.32 = 4,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.88x = 24,742.32 × 4,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.88x = 99,337,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337,445.72/16,494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.32

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