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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.39, 24,054.96 and 8,535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.39, 24,054.96 and 8,535.69 is: 12,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.39 : 24,054.96 = 8,535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.39/24,054.96 = 8,535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.39x = 24,054.96 × 8,535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.39x = 205,325,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,325,681.52/16,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.13

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