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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.95, 24,191.93 and 9,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.95, 24,191.93 and 9,114.52 is: 13,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.95 : 24,191.93 = 9,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.95/24,191.93 = 9,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.95x = 24,191.93 × 9,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.95x = 220,497,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,497,829.82/16,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.78

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