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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.73, 24,090.97 and 5,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.73, 24,090.97 and 5,533.33 is: 8,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.73 : 24,090.97 = 5,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.73/24,090.97 = 5,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.73x = 24,090.97 × 5,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.73x = 133,303,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,303,287.03/16,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.40

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