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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.40, 24,008.70 and 9,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.40, 24,008.70 and 9,426.20 is: 14,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.40 : 24,008.70 = 9,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.40/24,008.70 = 9,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.40x = 24,008.70 × 9,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.40x = 226,310,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,310,807.94/16,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.42

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