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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.48, 24,118.44 and 9,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.48, 24,118.44 and 9,512.68 is: 14,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.48 : 24,118.44 = 9,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.48/24,118.44 = 9,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.48x = 24,118.44 × 9,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.48x = 229,431,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,431,001.82/16,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.12

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