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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.68, 24,042.12 and 9,025.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.68, 24,042.12 and 9,025.65 is: 13,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.68 : 24,042.12 = 9,025.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.68/24,042.12 = 9,025.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.68x = 24,042.12 × 9,025.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.68x = 216,995,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,995,760.38/16,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.31

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