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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.03, 24,766.24 and 4,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.03, 24,766.24 and 4,030.85 is: 6,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.03 : 24,766.24 = 4,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.03/24,766.24 = 4,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.03x = 24,766.24 × 4,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.03x = 99,828,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,828,998.50/16,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.20

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