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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.40, 24,128.70 and 9,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.40, 24,128.70 and 9,890.60 is: 14,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.40 : 24,128.70 = 9,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.40/24,128.70 = 9,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.40x = 24,128.70 × 9,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.40x = 238,647,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,647,320.22/16,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.33

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