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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.60, 24,141.90 and 9,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.60, 24,141.90 and 9,182.60 is: 13,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.60 : 24,141.90 = 9,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.60/24,141.90 = 9,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.60x = 24,141.90 × 9,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.60x = 221,685,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,685,410.94/16,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.90

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