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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.04, 24,170.08 and 9,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.04, 24,170.08 and 9,581.79 is: 14,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.04 : 24,170.08 = 9,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.04/24,170.08 = 9,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.04x = 24,170.08 × 9,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.04x = 231,592,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,592,606.89/16,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.11

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