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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.62, 24,005.85 and 9,434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.62, 24,005.85 and 9,434.52 is: 14,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.62 : 24,005.85 = 9,434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.62/24,005.85 = 9,434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.62x = 24,005.85 × 9,434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.62x = 226,483,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,483,671.94/16,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.03

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