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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.84, 24,036.48 and 9,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.84, 24,036.48 and 9,106.56 is: 13,650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.84 : 24,036.48 = 9,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.84/24,036.48 = 9,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.84x = 24,036.48 × 9,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.84x = 218,889,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,889,647.31/16,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.03

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