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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.08, 24,502.53 and 5,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.08, 24,502.53 and 5,658.90 is: 8,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.08 : 24,502.53 = 5,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.08/24,502.53 = 5,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.08x = 24,502.53 × 5,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.08x = 138,657,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,657,367.02/16,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.36

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