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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.67, 24,029.12 and 9,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.67, 24,029.12 and 9,362.84 is: 14,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.67 : 24,029.12 = 9,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.67/24,029.12 = 9,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.67x = 24,029.12 × 9,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.67x = 224,980,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,980,638.94/16,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.65

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