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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.24, 23,987.04 and 9,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.24, 23,987.04 and 9,062.08 is: 13,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.24 : 23,987.04 = 9,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.24/23,987.04 = 9,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.24x = 23,987.04 × 9,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.24x = 217,372,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,372,475.44/16,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.88

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