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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,213.54, 60,317.73 and 16,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,213.54, 60,317.73 and 16,514.97 is: 24,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,213.54 : 60,317.73 = 16,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,213.54/60,317.73 = 16,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,213.54x = 60,317.73 × 16,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,213.54x = 996,145,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,145,275.23/40,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.39

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