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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.76, 24,055.38 and 9,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.76, 24,055.38 and 9,435.83 is: 14,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.76 : 24,055.38 = 9,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.76/24,055.38 = 9,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.76x = 24,055.38 × 9,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.76x = 226,982,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,982,355.99/16,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.52

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