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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.60, 24,063.90 and 9,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.60, 24,063.90 and 9,015.40 is: 13,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.60 : 24,063.90 = 9,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.60/24,063.90 = 9,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.60x = 24,063.90 × 9,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.60x = 216,945,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,945,684.06/16,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.10

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