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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.67, 24,121.58 and 9,859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.67, 24,121.58 and 9,859.11 is: 14,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.67 : 24,121.58 = 9,859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.67/24,121.58 = 9,859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.67x = 24,121.58 × 9,859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.67x = 237,817,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,817,310.59/16,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.59

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