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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.48, 24,055.45 and 7,714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.48, 24,055.45 and 7,714.17 is: 11,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.48 : 24,055.45 = 7,714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.48/24,055.45 = 7,714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.48x = 24,055.45 × 7,714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.48x = 185,567,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,567,811.44/16,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.77

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