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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.21, 24,770.78 and 4,034.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.21, 24,770.78 and 4,034.31 is: 6,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.21 : 24,770.78 = 4,034.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.21/24,770.78 = 4,034.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.21x = 24,770.78 × 4,034.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.21x = 99,932,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,932,907.53/16,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.33

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