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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.29, 24,075.87 and 9,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.29, 24,075.87 and 9,637.27 is: 14,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.29 : 24,075.87 = 9,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.29/24,075.87 = 9,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.29x = 24,075.87 × 9,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.29x = 232,025,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,025,659.67/16,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.47

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