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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.14, 24,052.82 and 8,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.14, 24,052.82 and 8,633.43 is: 12,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.14 : 24,052.82 = 8,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.14/24,052.82 = 8,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.14x = 24,052.82 × 8,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.14x = 207,658,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,658,294.61/16,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.05

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