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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.32, 24,041.49 and 9,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.32, 24,041.49 and 9,036.99 is: 13,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.32 : 24,041.49 = 9,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.32/24,041.49 = 9,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.32x = 24,041.49 × 9,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.32x = 217,262,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,262,670.83/16,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.25

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