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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.16, 24,194.62 and 9,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.16, 24,194.62 and 9,535.88 is: 14,325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.16 : 24,194.62 = 9,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.16/24,194.62 = 9,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.16x = 24,194.62 × 9,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.16x = 230,716,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,716,992.97/16,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.66

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