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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.54, 24,773.27 and 4,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.54, 24,773.27 and 4,035.42 is: 6,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.54 : 24,773.27 = 4,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.54/24,773.27 = 4,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.54x = 24,773.27 × 4,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.54x = 99,970,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,970,529.05/16,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.12

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