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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.60, 24,152.40 and 9,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.60, 24,152.40 and 9,189.60 is: 13,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.60 : 24,152.40 = 9,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.60/24,152.40 = 9,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.60x = 24,152.40 × 9,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.60x = 221,950,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,950,895.04/16,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.40

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