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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.05, 24,037.51 and 9,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.05, 24,037.51 and 9,368.46 is: 14,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.05 : 24,037.51 = 9,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.05/24,037.51 = 9,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.05x = 24,037.51 × 9,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.05x = 225,194,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,194,445.08/16,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.27

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