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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.81, 24,101.06 and 9,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.81, 24,101.06 and 9,511.52 is: 14,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.81 : 24,101.06 = 9,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.81/24,101.06 = 9,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.81x = 24,101.06 × 9,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.81x = 229,237,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,237,546.15/16,079.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.24

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