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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.40, 24,005.94 and 9,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.40, 24,005.94 and 9,721.92 is: 14,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.40 : 24,005.94 = 9,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.40/24,005.94 = 9,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.40x = 24,005.94 × 9,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.40x = 233,383,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,383,828.20/16,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.03

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