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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.04, 24,163.52 and 9,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.04, 24,163.52 and 9,107.54 is: 13,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.04 : 24,163.52 = 9,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.04/24,163.52 = 9,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.04x = 24,163.52 × 9,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.04x = 220,070,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,070,149.20/16,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.74

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