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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.24, 24,028.89 and 8,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.24, 24,028.89 and 8,621.74 is: 12,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.24 : 24,028.89 = 8,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.24/24,028.89 = 8,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.24x = 24,028.89 × 8,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.24x = 207,170,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,170,842.07/16,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.33

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