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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.95, 24,117.50 and 9,856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.95, 24,117.50 and 9,856.39 is: 14,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.95 : 24,117.50 = 9,856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.95/24,117.50 = 9,856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.95x = 24,117.50 × 9,856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.95x = 237,711,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,711,507.78/16,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.51

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