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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.14, 24,027.84 and 9,795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.14, 24,027.84 and 9,795.33 is: 14,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.14 : 24,027.84 = 9,795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.14/24,027.84 = 9,795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.14x = 24,027.84 × 9,795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.14x = 235,360,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,360,621.99/16,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.63

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