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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.04, 23,982.06 and 9,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.04, 23,982.06 and 9,414.52 is: 14,104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.04 : 23,982.06 = 9,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.04/23,982.06 = 9,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.04x = 23,982.06 × 9,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.04x = 225,779,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,779,583.51/16,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.14

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