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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.77, 24,773.58 and 4,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.77, 24,773.58 and 4,035.87 is: 6,053.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.77 : 24,773.58 = 4,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.77/24,773.58 = 4,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.77x = 24,773.58 × 4,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.77x = 99,982,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,982,948.31/16,515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.79

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