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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.40, 24,129.60 and 9,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.40, 24,129.60 and 9,942.40 is: 14,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.40 : 24,129.60 = 9,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.40/24,129.60 = 9,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.40x = 24,129.60 × 9,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.40x = 239,906,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,906,135.04/16,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.60

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