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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.40, 24,056.40 and 9,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.40, 24,056.40 and 9,010.40 is: 13,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.40 : 24,056.40 = 9,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.40/24,056.40 = 9,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.40x = 24,056.40 × 9,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.40x = 216,757,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,757,786.56/16,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.67

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