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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.31, 24,130.00 and 9,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.31, 24,130.00 and 9,555.06 is: 14,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.31 : 24,130.00 = 9,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.31/24,130.00 = 9,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.31x = 24,130.00 × 9,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.31x = 230,563,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563,700.23/16,087.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.02

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