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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.52, 23,995.44 and 9,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.52, 23,995.44 and 9,441.36 is: 14,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.52 : 23,995.44 = 9,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.52/23,995.44 = 9,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.52x = 23,995.44 × 9,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.52x = 226,549,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,549,587.40/16,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.51

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