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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.34, 24,074.73 and 9,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.34, 24,074.73 and 9,035.34 is: 13,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.34 : 24,074.73 = 9,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.34/24,074.73 = 9,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.34x = 24,074.73 × 9,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.34x = 217,523,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,523,370.96/16,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.88

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