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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.97, 24,032.34 and 9,788.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.97, 24,032.34 and 9,788.61 is: 14,667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.97 : 24,032.34 = 9,788.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.97/24,032.34 = 9,788.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.97x = 24,032.34 × 9,788.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.97x = 235,243,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,243,203.65/16,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.89

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