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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.56, 24,030.21 and 9,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.56, 24,030.21 and 9,711.80 is: 14,531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.56 : 24,030.21 = 9,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.56/24,030.21 = 9,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.56x = 24,030.21 × 9,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.56x = 233,376,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,376,593.48/16,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.94

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