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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.36, 24,184.98 and 9,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.36, 24,184.98 and 9,543.96 is: 14,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.36 : 24,184.98 = 9,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.36/24,184.98 = 9,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.36x = 24,184.98 × 9,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.36x = 230,820,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,820,481.72/16,110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.46

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