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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.84, 24,079.98 and 9,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.84, 24,079.98 and 9,038.90 is: 13,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.84 : 24,079.98 = 9,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.84/24,079.98 = 9,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.84x = 24,079.98 × 9,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.84x = 217,656,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,656,531.22/16,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.22

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