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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.90, 24,052.68 and 9,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.90, 24,052.68 and 9,017.46 is: 13,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.90 : 24,052.68 = 9,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.90/24,052.68 = 9,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.90x = 24,052.68 × 9,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.90x = 216,894,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,894,079.79/16,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.59

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