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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.07, 24,038.12 and 9,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.07, 24,038.12 and 9,034.74 is: 13,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.07 : 24,038.12 = 9,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.07/24,038.12 = 9,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.07x = 24,038.12 × 9,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.07x = 217,178,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,178,136.06/16,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.88

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