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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.09, 24,031.27 and 9,403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.09, 24,031.27 and 9,403.57 is: 14,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.09 : 24,031.27 = 9,403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.09/24,031.27 = 9,403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.09x = 24,031.27 × 9,403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.09x = 225,979,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,979,729.63/16,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.14

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