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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.40, 24,014.70 and 9,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.40, 24,014.70 and 9,097.80 is: 13,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.40 : 24,014.70 = 9,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.40/24,014.70 = 9,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.40x = 24,014.70 × 9,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.40x = 218,480,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,480,937.66/16,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.31

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