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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.94, 24,102.90 and 9,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.94, 24,102.90 and 9,474.84 is: 14,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.94 : 24,102.90 = 9,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.94/24,102.90 = 9,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.94x = 24,102.90 × 9,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.94x = 228,371,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,371,121.04/16,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.10

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