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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.16, 24,070.32 and 9,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.16, 24,070.32 and 9,473.76 is: 14,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.16 : 24,070.32 = 9,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.16/24,070.32 = 9,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.16x = 24,070.32 × 9,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.16x = 228,036,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,036,434.80/16,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.70

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