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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.76, 24,133.92 and 9,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.76, 24,133.92 and 9,547.72 is: 14,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.76 : 24,133.92 = 9,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.76/24,133.92 = 9,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.76x = 24,133.92 × 9,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.76x = 230,423,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,423,910.66/16,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.16

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