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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.89, 24,140.93 and 9,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.89, 24,140.93 and 9,073.38 is: 13,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.89 : 24,140.93 = 9,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.89/24,140.93 = 9,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.89x = 24,140.93 × 9,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.89x = 219,039,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,039,786.08/16,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.38

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