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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.36, 24,217.88 and 9,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.36, 24,217.88 and 9,566.81 is: 14,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.36 : 24,217.88 = 9,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.36/24,217.88 = 9,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.36x = 24,217.88 × 9,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.36x = 231,687,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,687,711.56/16,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.12

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