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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.29, 24,171.95 and 9,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.29, 24,171.95 and 9,583.04 is: 14,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.29 : 24,171.95 = 9,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.29/24,171.95 = 9,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.29x = 24,171.95 × 9,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.29x = 231,640,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,640,763.73/16,115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.97

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