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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.48, 24,073.42 and 9,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.48, 24,073.42 and 9,389.68 is: 14,084.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.48 : 24,073.42 = 9,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.48/24,073.42 = 9,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.48x = 24,073.42 × 9,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.48x = 226,041,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,041,710.31/16,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.05

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