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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.04, 24,047.76 and 9,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.04, 24,047.76 and 9,027.34 is: 13,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.04 : 24,047.76 = 9,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.04/24,047.76 = 9,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.04x = 24,047.76 × 9,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.04x = 217,087,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,087,305.76/16,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.66

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