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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.60, 24,012.90 and 9,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.60, 24,012.90 and 9,787.80 is: 14,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.60 : 24,012.90 = 9,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.60/24,012.90 = 9,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.60x = 24,012.90 × 9,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.60x = 235,033,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,033,462.62/16,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.70

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