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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.91, 24,190.65 and 9,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.91, 24,190.65 and 9,595.67 is: 14,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.91 : 24,190.65 = 9,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.91/24,190.65 = 9,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.91x = 24,190.65 × 9,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.91x = 232,125,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,125,373.53/16,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.77

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