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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.94, 24,104.70 and 9,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.94, 24,104.70 and 9,503.94 is: 14,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.94 : 24,104.70 = 9,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.94/24,104.70 = 9,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.94x = 24,104.70 × 9,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.94x = 229,089,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,089,622.52/16,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.22

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