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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.76, 24,058.50 and 9,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.76, 24,058.50 and 9,438.04 is: 14,183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.76 : 24,058.50 = 9,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.76/24,058.50 = 9,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.76x = 24,058.50 × 9,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.76x = 227,065,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,065,085.34/16,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.80

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