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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.88, 24,251.13 and 9,616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.88, 24,251.13 and 9,616.14 is: 14,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.88 : 24,251.13 = 9,616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.88/24,251.13 = 9,616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.88x = 24,251.13 × 9,616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.88x = 233,202,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,202,261.24/16,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.77

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