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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.76, 24,046.47 and 9,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.76, 24,046.47 and 9,027 is: 13,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.76 : 24,046.47 = 9,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.76/24,046.47 = 9,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.76x = 24,046.47 × 9,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.76x = 217,067,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,067,484.69/16,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.71

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