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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.24, 24,030.90 and 9,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.24, 24,030.90 and 9,018.66 is: 13,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.24 : 24,030.90 = 9,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.24/24,030.90 = 9,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.24x = 24,030.90 × 9,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.24x = 216,726,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,726,516.59/16,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.64

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