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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.40, 24,117.60 and 9,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.40, 24,117.60 and 9,934.40 is: 14,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.40 : 24,117.60 = 9,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.40/24,117.60 = 9,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.40x = 24,117.60 × 9,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.40x = 239,593,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,593,885.44/16,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.60

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