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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.67, 24,088.05 and 9,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.67, 24,088.05 and 9,475.80 is: 14,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.67 : 24,088.05 = 9,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.67/24,088.05 = 9,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.67x = 24,088.05 × 9,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.67x = 228,253,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,253,544.19/16,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.73

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