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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.97, 24,782.74 and 4,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.97, 24,782.74 and 4,042.10 is: 6,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.97 : 24,782.74 = 4,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.97/24,782.74 = 4,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.97x = 24,782.74 × 4,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.97x = 100,174,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,174,313.35/16,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.10

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