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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.36, 24,050.40 and 9,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.36, 24,050.40 and 9,103.68 is: 13,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.36 : 24,050.40 = 9,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.36/24,050.40 = 9,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.36x = 24,050.40 × 9,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.36x = 218,947,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,947,145.47/16,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.25

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