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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.52, 23,996.94 and 9,442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.52, 23,996.94 and 9,442.36 is: 14,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.52 : 23,996.94 = 9,442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.52/23,996.94 = 9,442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.52x = 23,996.94 × 9,442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.52x = 226,587,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,587,746.38/16,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.01

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