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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.94, 24,168.44 and 9,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.94, 24,168.44 and 9,580.70 is: 14,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.94 : 24,168.44 = 9,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.94/24,168.44 = 9,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.94x = 24,168.44 × 9,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.94x = 231,550,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,550,404.36/16,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.46

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