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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.70, 24,171.06 and 9,582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.70, 24,171.06 and 9,582.45 is: 14,373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.70 : 24,171.06 = 9,582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.70/24,171.06 = 9,582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.70x = 24,171.06 × 9,582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.70x = 231,617,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,617,973.90/16,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.09

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