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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.40, 24,086.70 and 9,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.40, 24,086.70 and 9,145.80 is: 13,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.40 : 24,086.70 = 9,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.40/24,086.70 = 9,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.40x = 24,086.70 × 9,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.40x = 220,292,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,292,140.86/16,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.27

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