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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.10, 24,171.15 and 9,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.10, 24,171.15 and 9,202.10 is: 13,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.10 : 24,171.15 = 9,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.10/24,171.15 = 9,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.10x = 24,171.15 × 9,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.10x = 222,425,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,425,339.42/16,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.15

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