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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.71, 24,178.02 and 9,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.71, 24,178.02 and 9,095.53 is: 13,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.71 : 24,178.02 = 9,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.71/24,178.02 = 9,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.71x = 24,178.02 × 9,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.71x = 219,911,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,911,906.25/16,118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.27

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