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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.87, 24,177.85 and 9,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.87, 24,177.85 and 9,473.32 is: 14,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.87 : 24,177.85 = 9,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.87/24,177.85 = 9,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.87x = 24,177.85 × 9,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.87x = 229,044,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,044,509.96/16,123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.31

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