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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.20, 24,063.36 and 9,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.20, 24,063.36 and 9,795.52 is: 14,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.20 : 24,063.36 = 9,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.20/24,063.36 = 9,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.20x = 24,063.36 × 9,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.20x = 235,713,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,713,124.15/16,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.42

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