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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.80, 24,108.48 and 9,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.80, 24,108.48 and 9,948.80 is: 14,904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.80 : 24,108.48 = 9,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.80/24,108.48 = 9,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.80x = 24,108.48 × 9,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.80x = 239,850,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,850,445.82/16,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.21

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