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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.28, 24,177.49 and 9,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.28, 24,177.49 and 9,116.75 is: 13,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.28 : 24,177.49 = 9,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.28/24,177.49 = 9,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.28x = 24,177.49 × 9,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.28x = 220,420,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,420,169.61/16,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.60

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