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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.33, 24,050.40 and 7,597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.33, 24,050.40 and 7,597.85 is: 11,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.33 : 24,050.40 = 7,597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.33/24,050.40 = 7,597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.33x = 24,050.40 × 7,597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.33x = 182,731,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,731,318.18/16,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.97

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