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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.64, 24,033.09 and 9,798.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.64, 24,033.09 and 9,798.83 is: 14,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.64 : 24,033.09 = 9,798.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.64/24,033.09 = 9,798.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.64x = 24,033.09 × 9,798.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.64x = 235,496,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,496,163.28/16,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.88

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