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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.67, 24,052.05 and 9,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.67, 24,052.05 and 9,451.80 is: 14,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.67 : 24,052.05 = 9,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.67/24,052.05 = 9,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.67x = 24,052.05 × 9,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.67x = 227,335,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,335,166.19/16,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.73

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