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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.41, 24,752.13 and 4,021.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.41, 24,752.13 and 4,021.41 is: 6,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.41 : 24,752.13 = 4,021.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.41/24,752.13 = 4,021.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.41x = 24,752.13 × 4,021.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.41x = 99,538,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538,463.10/16,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.12

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