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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.70, 24,007.60 and 9,003.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.70, 24,007.60 and 9,003.07 is: 13,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.70 : 24,007.60 = 9,003.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.70/24,007.60 = 9,003.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.70x = 24,007.60 × 9,003.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.70x = 216,142,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,142,103.33/16,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.27

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