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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.48, 24,116.94 and 9,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.48, 24,116.94 and 9,511.68 is: 14,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.48 : 24,116.94 = 9,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.48/24,116.94 = 9,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.48x = 24,116.94 × 9,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.48x = 229,392,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,392,615.86/16,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.62

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