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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.88, 24,050.79 and 4,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.88, 24,050.79 and 4,347.09 is: 6,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.88 : 24,050.79 = 4,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.88/24,050.79 = 4,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.88x = 24,050.79 × 4,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.88x = 104,550,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550,948.70/16,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.63

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