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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.91, 24,192.15 and 9,596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.91, 24,192.15 and 9,596.67 is: 14,394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.91 : 24,192.15 = 9,596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.91/24,192.15 = 9,596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.91x = 24,192.15 × 9,596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.91x = 232,164,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,164,080.14/16,128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.28

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