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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.08, 24,016.26 and 9,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.08, 24,016.26 and 9,438.50 is: 14,154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.08 : 24,016.26 = 9,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.08/24,016.26 = 9,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.08x = 24,016.26 × 9,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.08x = 226,677,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,677,470.01/16,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,154.89

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