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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.08, 24,050.82 and 9,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.08, 24,050.82 and 9,805.05 is: 14,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.08 : 24,050.82 = 9,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.08/24,050.82 = 9,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.08x = 24,050.82 × 9,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.08x = 235,819,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,819,529.41/16,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,700.06

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