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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.40, 24,063.90 and 9,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.40, 24,063.90 and 9,476.20 is: 14,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.40 : 24,063.90 = 9,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.40/24,063.90 = 9,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.40x = 24,063.90 × 9,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.40x = 228,034,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,034,329.18/16,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.74

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