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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.16, 24,190.56 and 9,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.16, 24,190.56 and 9,554.16 is: 14,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.16 : 24,190.56 = 9,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.16/24,190.56 = 9,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.16x = 24,190.56 × 9,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.16x = 231,120,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120,480.73/16,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.80

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