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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.69, 24,169.56 and 9,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.69, 24,169.56 and 9,581.45 is: 14,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.69 : 24,169.56 = 9,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.69/24,169.56 = 9,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.69x = 24,169.56 × 9,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.69x = 231,579,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,579,430.66/16,113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.60

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