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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.77, 24,057.08 and 9,012.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.77, 24,057.08 and 9,012.78 is: 13,528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.77 : 24,057.08 = 9,012.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.77/24,057.08 = 9,012.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.77x = 24,057.08 × 9,012.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.77x = 216,821,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,821,124.42/16,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.69

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