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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.93, 24,203.95 and 5,603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.93, 24,203.95 and 5,603.54 is: 8,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.93 : 24,203.95 = 5,603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.93/24,203.95 = 5,603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.93x = 24,203.95 × 5,603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.93x = 135,627,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627,801.98/16,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.37

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