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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.34, 24,017.99 and 9,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.34, 24,017.99 and 9,452.62 is: 14,168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.34 : 24,017.99 = 9,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.34/24,017.99 = 9,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.34x = 24,017.99 × 9,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.34x = 227,032,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,032,932.63/16,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.89

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