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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.64, 24,030.09 and 9,796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.64, 24,030.09 and 9,796.83 is: 14,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.64 : 24,030.09 = 9,796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.64/24,030.09 = 9,796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.64x = 24,030.09 × 9,796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.64x = 235,418,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,418,706.61/16,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.88

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