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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.62, 24,015.51 and 9,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.62, 24,015.51 and 9,357.68 is: 14,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.62 : 24,015.51 = 9,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.62/24,015.51 = 9,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.62x = 24,015.51 × 9,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.62x = 224,729,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,729,457.62/16,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.15

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