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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.58, 24,053.07 and 9,806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.58, 24,053.07 and 9,806.55 is: 14,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.58 : 24,053.07 = 9,806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.58/24,053.07 = 9,806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.58x = 24,053.07 × 9,806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.58x = 235,877,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,877,633.61/16,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.31

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