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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.60, 24,057.90 and 9,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.60, 24,057.90 and 9,126.60 is: 13,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.60 : 24,057.90 = 9,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.60/24,057.90 = 9,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.60x = 24,057.90 × 9,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.60x = 219,566,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,566,830.14/16,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.90

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