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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.80, 24,158.70 and 9,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.80, 24,158.70 and 9,528.60 is: 14,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.80 : 24,158.70 = 9,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.80/24,158.70 = 9,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.80x = 24,158.70 × 9,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.80x = 230,198,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,198,588.82/16,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.90

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