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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.68, 24,041.10 and 9,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.68, 24,041.10 and 9,370.86 is: 14,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.68 : 24,041.10 = 9,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.68/24,041.10 = 9,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.68x = 24,041.10 × 9,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.68x = 225,285,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,285,782.35/16,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.66

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