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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.87, 24,021.88 and 9,361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.87, 24,021.88 and 9,361.93 is: 14,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.87 : 24,021.88 = 9,361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.87/24,021.88 = 9,361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.87x = 24,021.88 × 9,361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.87x = 224,891,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,891,159.03/16,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.52

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