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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.16, 24,113.22 and 9,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.16, 24,113.22 and 9,835 is: 14,750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.16 : 24,113.22 = 9,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.16/24,113.22 = 9,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.16x = 24,113.22 × 9,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.16x = 237,153,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,153,518.70/16,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.96

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