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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.62, 24,007.35 and 9,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.62, 24,007.35 and 9,435.52 is: 14,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.62 : 24,007.35 = 9,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.62/24,007.35 = 9,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.62x = 24,007.35 × 9,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.62x = 226,521,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,521,831.07/16,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.53

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