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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.44, 24,102.45 and 9,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.44, 24,102.45 and 9,502.44 is: 14,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.44 : 24,102.45 = 9,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.44/24,102.45 = 9,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.44x = 24,102.45 × 9,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.44x = 229,032,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,032,084.98/16,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.97

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