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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.93, 24,165.44 and 9,578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.93, 24,165.44 and 9,578.69 is: 14,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.93 : 24,165.44 = 9,578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.93/24,165.44 = 9,578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.93x = 24,165.44 × 9,578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.93x = 231,473,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,473,216.29/16,110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367.46

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