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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.04, 24,508.04 and 9,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.04, 24,508.04 and 9,720.88 is: 14,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.04 : 24,508.04 = 9,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.04/24,508.04 = 9,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.04x = 24,508.04 × 9,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.04x = 238,239,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,239,715.88/16,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.01

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