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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.90, 24,030.45 and 9,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.90, 24,030.45 and 9,108.30 is: 13,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.90 : 24,030.45 = 9,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.90/24,030.45 = 9,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.90x = 24,030.45 × 9,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.90x = 218,876,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,876,547.74/16,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.05

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