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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.61, 24,178.99 and 9,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.61, 24,178.99 and 9,474.06 is: 14,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.61 : 24,178.99 = 9,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.61/24,178.99 = 9,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.61x = 24,178.99 × 9,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.61x = 229,073,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,073,154.63/16,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.43

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