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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.53, 24,773.20 and 4,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.53, 24,773.20 and 4,035.62 is: 6,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.53 : 24,773.20 = 4,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.53/24,773.20 = 4,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.53x = 24,773.20 × 4,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.53x = 99,975,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,975,077.34/16,515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.40

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