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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.80, 24,062.40 and 9,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.80, 24,062.40 and 9,014.40 is: 13,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.80 : 24,062.40 = 9,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.80/24,062.40 = 9,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.80x = 24,062.40 × 9,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.80x = 216,908,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,908,098.56/16,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.40

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