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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.07, 24,289.72 and 9,560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.07, 24,289.72 and 9,560.65 is: 14,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.07 : 24,289.72 = 9,560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.07/24,289.72 = 9,560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.07x = 24,289.72 × 9,560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.07x = 232,225,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,225,511.52/16,240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.54

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