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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.36, 24,619.14 and 9,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.36, 24,619.14 and 9,029.16 is: 13,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.36 : 24,619.14 = 9,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.36/24,619.14 = 9,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.36x = 24,619.14 × 9,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.36x = 222,290,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,290,154.12/16,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.77

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