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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.36, 24,174.11 and 9,470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.36, 24,174.11 and 9,470.81 is: 14,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.36 : 24,174.11 = 9,470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.36/24,174.11 = 9,470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.36x = 24,174.11 × 9,470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.36x = 228,948,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,948,486.84/16,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.56

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