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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.87, 24,011.39 and 9,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.87, 24,011.39 and 9,354.93 is: 14,005.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.87 : 24,011.39 = 9,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.87/24,011.39 = 9,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.87x = 24,011.39 × 9,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.87x = 224,624,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,624,896.04/16,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.03

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