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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.98, 24,033.81 and 5,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.98, 24,033.81 and 5,627.54 is: 8,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.98 : 24,033.81 = 5,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.98/24,033.81 = 5,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.98x = 24,033.81 × 5,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.98x = 135,251,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,251,227.13/16,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.29

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