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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.95, 24,072.80 and 9,492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.95, 24,072.80 and 9,492.66 is: 14,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.95 : 24,072.80 = 9,492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.95/24,072.80 = 9,492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.95x = 24,072.80 × 9,492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.95x = 228,514,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,514,858.18/16,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.98

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