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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.79, 24,783.77 and 4,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.79, 24,783.77 and 4,042.71 is: 6,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.79 : 24,783.77 = 4,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.79/24,783.77 = 4,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.79x = 24,783.77 × 4,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.79x = 100,193,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,193,604.92/16,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.97

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