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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.34, 24,020.91 and 9,780.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.34, 24,020.91 and 9,780.99 is: 14,656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.34 : 24,020.91 = 9,780.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.34/24,020.91 = 9,780.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.34x = 24,020.91 × 9,780.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.34x = 234,948,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,948,280.50/16,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.48

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