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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.71, 24,058.25 and 5,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.71, 24,058.25 and 5,650.35 is: 8,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.71 : 24,058.25 = 5,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.71/24,058.25 = 5,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.71x = 24,058.25 × 5,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.71x = 135,937,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,937,504.64/16,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,478.23

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