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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.29, 24,753.06 and 4,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.29, 24,753.06 and 4,022.38 is: 6,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.29 : 24,753.06 = 4,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.29/24,753.06 = 4,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.29x = 24,753.06 × 4,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.29x = 99,566,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,566,213.48/16,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.48

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