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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.62, 24,014.01 and 9,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.62, 24,014.01 and 9,356.68 is: 14,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.62 : 24,014.01 = 9,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.62/24,014.01 = 9,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.62x = 24,014.01 × 9,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.62x = 224,691,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,691,407.09/16,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.65

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