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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.40, 24,005.70 and 9,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.40, 24,005.70 and 9,424.20 is: 14,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.40 : 24,005.70 = 9,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.40/24,005.70 = 9,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.40x = 24,005.70 × 9,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.40x = 226,234,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,234,517.94/16,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.42

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