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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.79, 24,179.73 and 9,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.79, 24,179.73 and 9,118.26 is: 13,652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.79 : 24,179.73 = 9,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.79/24,179.73 = 9,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.79x = 24,179.73 × 9,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.79x = 220,477,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,477,064.87/16,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.85

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