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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.80, 24,087.90 and 9,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.80, 24,087.90 and 9,914.60 is: 14,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.80 : 24,087.90 = 9,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.80/24,087.90 = 9,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.80x = 24,087.90 × 9,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.80x = 238,821,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,821,893.34/16,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.14

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