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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.79, 24,072.12 and 9,634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.79, 24,072.12 and 9,634.77 is: 14,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.79 : 24,072.12 = 9,634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.79/24,072.12 = 9,634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.79x = 24,072.12 × 9,634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.79x = 231,929,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,929,339.61/16,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.72

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