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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.67, 24,090.88 and 5,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.67, 24,090.88 and 5,533.26 is: 8,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.67 : 24,090.88 = 5,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.67/24,090.88 = 5,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.67x = 24,090.88 × 5,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.67x = 133,301,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,301,102.67/16,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.30

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