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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.88, 24,013.08 and 6,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.88, 24,013.08 and 6,014.48 is: 9,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.88 : 24,013.08 = 6,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.88/24,013.08 = 6,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.88x = 24,013.08 × 6,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.88x = 144,426,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,426,189.40/16,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.38

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