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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.40, 24,044.40 and 9,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.40, 24,044.40 and 9,002.40 is: 13,509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.40 : 24,044.40 = 9,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.40/24,044.40 = 9,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.40x = 24,044.40 × 9,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.40x = 216,457,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,457,306.56/16,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.67

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