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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.37, 24,013.64 and 9,356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.37, 24,013.64 and 9,356.43 is: 14,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.37 : 24,013.64 = 9,356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.37/24,013.64 = 9,356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.37x = 24,013.64 × 9,356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.37x = 224,681,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,681,894.92/16,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.28

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