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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.48, 24,071.92 and 9,388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.48, 24,071.92 and 9,388.68 is: 14,082.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.48 : 24,071.92 = 9,388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.48/24,071.92 = 9,388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.48x = 24,071.92 × 9,388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.48x = 226,003,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,003,553.87/16,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.55

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