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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.40, 24,149.40 and 9,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.40, 24,149.40 and 9,511.60 is: 14,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.40 : 24,149.40 = 9,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.40/24,149.40 = 9,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.40x = 24,149.40 × 9,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.40x = 229,699,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,699,433.04/16,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.78

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