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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.26, 24,008.04 and 9,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.26, 24,008.04 and 9,266.57 is: 13,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.26 : 24,008.04 = 9,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.26/24,008.04 = 9,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.26x = 24,008.04 × 9,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.26x = 222,472,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,472,183.22/16,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.13

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