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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.56, 24,150.30 and 9,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.56, 24,150.30 and 9,175.72 is: 13,750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.56 : 24,150.30 = 9,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.56/24,150.30 = 9,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.56x = 24,150.30 × 9,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.56x = 221,596,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,596,390.72/16,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.46

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