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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.76, 24,599.63 and 7,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.76, 24,599.63 and 7,033.73 is: 10,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.76 : 24,599.63 = 7,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.76/24,599.63 = 7,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.76x = 24,599.63 × 7,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.76x = 173,027,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,027,120.35/16,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.59

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