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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.62, 24,024.09 and 9,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.62, 24,024.09 and 9,013.98 is: 13,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.62 : 24,024.09 = 9,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.62/24,024.09 = 9,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.62x = 24,024.09 × 9,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.62x = 216,552,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,552,666.78/16,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.69

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