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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.70, 24,016.05 and 9,789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.70, 24,016.05 and 9,789.90 is: 14,684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.70 : 24,016.05 = 9,789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.70/24,016.05 = 9,789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.70x = 24,016.05 × 9,789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.70x = 235,114,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,114,727.90/16,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.85

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