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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.68, 24,036.60 and 9,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.68, 24,036.60 and 9,367.86 is: 14,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.68 : 24,036.60 = 9,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.68/24,036.60 = 9,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.68x = 24,036.60 × 9,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.68x = 225,171,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,171,503.68/16,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.16

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