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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.13, 24,767.87 and 4,031.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.13, 24,767.87 and 4,031.78 is: 6,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.13 : 24,767.87 = 4,031.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.13/24,767.87 = 4,031.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.13x = 24,767.87 × 4,031.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.13x = 99,858,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,858,644.67/16,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.59

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