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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.04, 24,043.26 and 9,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.04, 24,043.26 and 9,024.34 is: 13,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.04 : 24,043.26 = 9,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.04/24,043.26 = 9,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.04x = 24,043.26 × 9,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.04x = 216,974,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,974,552.95/16,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.16

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