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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.84, 24,072.48 and 9,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.84, 24,072.48 and 9,033.84 is: 13,548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.84 : 24,072.48 = 9,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.84/24,072.48 = 9,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.84x = 24,072.48 × 9,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.84x = 217,466,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,466,932.72/16,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.63

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