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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.68, 24,033.60 and 9,365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.68, 24,033.60 and 9,365.85 is: 14,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.68 : 24,033.60 = 9,365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.68/24,033.60 = 9,365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.68x = 24,033.60 × 9,365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.68x = 225,095,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,095,092.56/16,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.15

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