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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.32, 24,098.16 and 9,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.32, 24,098.16 and 9,916.32 is: 14,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.32 : 24,098.16 = 9,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.32/24,098.16 = 9,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.32x = 24,098.16 × 9,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.32x = 238,965,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,965,065.97/16,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.22

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