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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.70, 24,028.68 and 9,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.70, 24,028.68 and 9,795.89 is: 14,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.70 : 24,028.68 = 9,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.70/24,028.68 = 9,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.70x = 24,028.68 × 9,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.70x = 235,382,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,382,402.93/16,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.48

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