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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.60, 24,135.90 and 9,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.60, 24,135.90 and 9,178.60 is: 13,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.60 : 24,135.90 = 9,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.60/24,135.90 = 9,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.60x = 24,135.90 × 9,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.60x = 221,533,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,533,771.74/16,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.90

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