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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.28, 24,128.96 and 9,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.28, 24,128.96 and 9,175.68 is: 13,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.28 : 24,128.96 = 9,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.28/24,128.96 = 9,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.28x = 24,128.96 × 9,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.28x = 221,399,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,399,615.69/16,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.20

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