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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.53, 24,761.34 and 4,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.53, 24,761.34 and 4,027.59 is: 6,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.53 : 24,761.34 = 4,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.53/24,761.34 = 4,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.53x = 24,761.34 × 4,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.53x = 99,728,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,728,525.37/16,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.40

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