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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.03, 24,035.43 and 9,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.03, 24,035.43 and 9,013.74 is: 13,523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.03 : 24,035.43 = 9,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.03/24,035.43 = 9,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.03x = 24,035.43 × 9,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.03x = 216,649,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,649,116.81/16,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.64

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