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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.60, 24,144.48 and 9,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.60, 24,144.48 and 9,944.64 is: 14,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.60 : 24,144.48 = 9,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.60/24,144.48 = 9,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.60x = 24,144.48 × 9,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.60x = 240,108,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,108,161.59/16,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.96

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