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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.30, 24,112.72 and 9,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.30, 24,112.72 and 9,751.68 is: 14,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.30 : 24,112.72 = 9,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.30/24,112.72 = 9,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.30x = 24,112.72 × 9,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.30x = 235,139,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,139,529.37/16,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.38

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