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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.34, 24,019.41 and 9,779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.34, 24,019.41 and 9,779.99 is: 14,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.34 : 24,019.41 = 9,779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.34/24,019.41 = 9,779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.34x = 24,019.41 × 9,779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.34x = 234,909,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,909,613.79/16,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.97

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