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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.76, 24,127.92 and 9,543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.76, 24,127.92 and 9,543.72 is: 14,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.76 : 24,127.92 = 9,543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.76/24,127.92 = 9,543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.76x = 24,127.92 × 9,543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.76x = 230,270,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,270,112.66/16,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.17

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