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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.83, 24,139.26 and 9,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.83, 24,139.26 and 9,152.75 is: 13,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.83 : 24,139.26 = 9,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.83/24,139.26 = 9,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.83x = 24,139.26 × 9,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.83x = 220,940,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,940,611.97/16,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.13

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