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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.04, 23,968.72 and 9,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.04, 23,968.72 and 9,451.04 is: 14,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.04 : 23,968.72 = 9,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.04/23,968.72 = 9,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.04x = 23,968.72 × 9,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.04x = 226,529,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,529,331.47/16,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,147.44

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