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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.03, 24,039.38 and 5,493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.03, 24,039.38 and 5,493.62 is: 8,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.03 : 24,039.38 = 5,493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.03/24,039.38 = 5,493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.03x = 24,039.38 × 5,493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.03x = 132,063,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,063,292.59/16,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.58

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