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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.83, 24,143.76 and 9,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.83, 24,143.76 and 9,155.75 is: 13,733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.83 : 24,143.76 = 9,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.83/24,143.76 = 9,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.83x = 24,143.76 × 9,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.83x = 221,054,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,054,230.62/16,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.63

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