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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.67, 24,120.08 and 9,858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.67, 24,120.08 and 9,858.11 is: 14,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.67 : 24,120.08 = 9,858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.67/24,120.08 = 9,858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.67x = 24,120.08 × 9,858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.67x = 237,778,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,778,231.96/16,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.08

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