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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.90, 24,009.45 and 9,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.90, 24,009.45 and 9,426.70 is: 14,142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.90 : 24,009.45 = 9,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.90/24,009.45 = 9,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.90x = 24,009.45 × 9,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.90x = 226,329,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,329,882.32/16,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.17

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