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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.83, 24,167.37 and 9,490.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.83, 24,167.37 and 9,490.33 is: 14,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.83 : 24,167.37 = 9,490.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.83/24,167.37 = 9,490.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.83x = 24,167.37 × 9,490.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.83x = 229,356,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,356,291.70/16,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.28

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