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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.29, 24,751.56 and 4,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.29, 24,751.56 and 4,021.38 is: 6,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.29 : 24,751.56 = 4,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.29/24,751.56 = 4,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.29x = 24,751.56 × 4,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.29x = 99,535,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535,428.35/16,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.98

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