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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.60, 24,753.87 and 4,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.60, 24,753.87 and 4,022.53 is: 6,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.60 : 24,753.87 = 4,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.60/24,753.87 = 4,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.60x = 24,753.87 × 4,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.60x = 99,573,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,573,122.81/16,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.78

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