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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.82, 24,764.31 and 4,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.82, 24,764.31 and 4,029.88 is: 6,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.82 : 24,764.31 = 4,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.82/24,764.31 = 4,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.82x = 24,764.31 × 4,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.82x = 99,797,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797,197.58/16,509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.72

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