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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.67, 24,089.55 and 9,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.67, 24,089.55 and 9,476.80 is: 14,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.67 : 24,089.55 = 9,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.67/24,089.55 = 9,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.67x = 24,089.55 × 9,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.67x = 228,291,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,291,847.44/16,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.23

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