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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.49, 24,761.53 and 4,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.49, 24,761.53 and 4,027.55 is: 6,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.49 : 24,761.53 = 4,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.49/24,761.53 = 4,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.49x = 24,761.53 × 4,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.49x = 99,728,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,728,181.38/16,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.39

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