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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.40, 24,050.70 and 9,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.40, 24,050.70 and 9,121.80 is: 13,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.40 : 24,050.70 = 9,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.40/24,050.70 = 9,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.40x = 24,050.70 × 9,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.40x = 219,385,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,385,675.26/16,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.29

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