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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.20, 24,178.56 and 9,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.20, 24,178.56 and 9,545.92 is: 14,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.20 : 24,178.56 = 9,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.20/24,178.56 = 9,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.20x = 24,178.56 × 9,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.20x = 230,806,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,806,599.48/16,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.99

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