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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.36, 24,187.98 and 9,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.36, 24,187.98 and 9,545.96 is: 14,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.36 : 24,187.98 = 9,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.36/24,187.98 = 9,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.36x = 24,187.98 × 9,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.36x = 230,897,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,897,489.56/16,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.46

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