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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.01, 24,080.33 and 9,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.01, 24,080.33 and 9,023.96 is: 13,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.01 : 24,080.33 = 9,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.01/24,080.33 = 9,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.01x = 24,080.33 × 9,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.01x = 217,299,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,299,769.19/16,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.21

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