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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.76, 24,073.44 and 9,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.76, 24,073.44 and 9,048.16 is: 13,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.76 : 24,073.44 = 9,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.76/24,073.44 = 9,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.76x = 24,073.44 × 9,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.76x = 217,820,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,820,336.87/16,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.89

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