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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.05, 24,190.23 and 9,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.05, 24,190.23 and 9,122.98 is: 13,677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.05 : 24,190.23 = 9,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.05/24,190.23 = 9,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.05x = 24,190.23 × 9,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.05x = 220,686,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,686,984.49/16,135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.49

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