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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.40, 24,015.90 and 8,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.40, 24,015.90 and 8,983.40 is: 13,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.40 : 24,015.90 = 8,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.40/24,015.90 = 8,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.40x = 24,015.90 × 8,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.40x = 215,744,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,744,436.06/16,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.16

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