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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.55, 24,019.18 and 7,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.55, 24,019.18 and 7,719.40 is: 11,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.55 : 24,019.18 = 7,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.55/24,019.18 = 7,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.55x = 24,019.18 × 7,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.55x = 185,413,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,413,578.75/16,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.10

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