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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.36, 24,175.61 and 9,471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.36, 24,175.61 and 9,471.81 is: 14,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.36 : 24,175.61 = 9,471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.36/24,175.61 = 9,471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.36x = 24,175.61 × 9,471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.36x = 228,986,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,986,784.55/16,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.06

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