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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.33, 24,141.51 and 9,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.33, 24,141.51 and 9,154.25 is: 13,731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.33 : 24,141.51 = 9,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.33/24,141.51 = 9,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.33x = 24,141.51 × 9,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.33x = 220,997,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,997,417.92/16,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.38

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