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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.05, 24,188.73 and 9,121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.05, 24,188.73 and 9,121.98 is: 13,675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.05 : 24,188.73 = 9,121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.05/24,188.73 = 9,121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.05x = 24,188.73 × 9,121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.05x = 220,649,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,649,167.79/16,134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.99

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