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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.84, 23,996.25 and 9,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.84, 23,996.25 and 9,438.12 is: 14,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.84 : 23,996.25 = 9,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.84/23,996.25 = 9,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.84x = 23,996.25 × 9,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.84x = 226,479,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,479,487.05/16,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,147.15

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