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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.85, 24,749.52 and 4,019.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.85, 24,749.52 and 4,019.86 is: 6,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.85 : 24,749.52 = 4,019.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.85/24,749.52 = 4,019.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.85x = 24,749.52 × 4,019.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.85x = 99,489,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,489,605.47/16,499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.73

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