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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.08, 24,094.26 and 9,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.08, 24,094.26 and 9,490.50 is: 14,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.08 : 24,094.26 = 9,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.08/24,094.26 = 9,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.08x = 24,094.26 × 9,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.08x = 228,666,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,666,574.53/16,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.88

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