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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.89, 24,768.99 and 4,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.89, 24,768.99 and 4,032.54 is: 6,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.89 : 24,768.99 = 4,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.89/24,768.99 = 4,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.89x = 24,768.99 × 4,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.89x = 99,881,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,881,942.93/16,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.73

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