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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.73, 24,215.45 and 9,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.73, 24,215.45 and 9,565.18 is: 14,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.73 : 24,215.45 = 9,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.73/24,215.45 = 9,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.73x = 24,215.45 × 9,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.73x = 231,625,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,625,029.67/16,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.68

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