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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.82, 24,135.42 and 9,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.82, 24,135.42 and 9,548.72 is: 14,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.82 : 24,135.42 = 9,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.82/24,135.42 = 9,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.82x = 24,135.42 × 9,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.82x = 230,462,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,462,367.66/16,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.61

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