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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.08, 24,021.28 and 9,442.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.08, 24,021.28 and 9,442.27 is: 14,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.08 : 24,021.28 = 9,442.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.08/24,021.28 = 9,442.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.08x = 24,021.28 × 9,442.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.08x = 226,815,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,815,411.51/16,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.07

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