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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.37, 24,018.14 and 9,359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.37, 24,018.14 and 9,359.43 is: 14,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.37 : 24,018.14 = 9,359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.37/24,018.14 = 9,359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.37x = 24,018.14 × 9,359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.37x = 224,796,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,796,100.06/16,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.78

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