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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.57, 24,055.79 and 9,466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.57, 24,055.79 and 9,466.47 is: 14,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.57 : 24,055.79 = 9,466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.57/24,055.79 = 9,466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.57x = 24,055.79 × 9,466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.57x = 227,723,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,723,367.03/16,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.14

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