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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.02, 23,962.74 and 9,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.02, 23,962.74 and 9,447.02 is: 14,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.02 : 23,962.74 = 9,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.02/23,962.74 = 9,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.02x = 23,962.74 × 9,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.02x = 226,376,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,376,484.03/16,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.44

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