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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.44, 24,035.40 and 9,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.44, 24,035.40 and 9,451.68 is: 14,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.44 : 24,035.40 = 9,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.44/24,035.40 = 9,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.44x = 24,035.40 × 9,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.44x = 227,174,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,174,909.47/16,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.22

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