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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.43, 24,169.18 and 9,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.43, 24,169.18 and 9,581.19 is: 14,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.43 : 24,169.18 = 9,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.43/24,169.18 = 9,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.43x = 24,169.18 × 9,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.43x = 231,569,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,569,505.72/16,113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.21

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