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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.88, 24,049.92 and 5,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.88, 24,049.92 and 5,644.76 is: 8,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.88 : 24,049.92 = 5,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.88/24,049.92 = 5,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.88x = 24,049.92 × 5,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.88x = 135,756,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,756,026.42/16,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.82

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