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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.05, 24,054.42 and 7,710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.05, 24,054.42 and 7,710.69 is: 11,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.05 : 24,054.42 = 7,710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.05/24,054.42 = 7,710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.05x = 24,054.42 × 7,710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.05x = 185,476,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,476,175.75/16,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.37

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