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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.35, 24,054.89 and 7,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.35, 24,054.89 and 7,711.01 is: 11,568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.35 : 24,054.89 = 7,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.35/24,054.89 = 7,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.35x = 24,054.89 × 7,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.35x = 185,487,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,487,338.51/16,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.84

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