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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.83, 24,262.70 and 9,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.83, 24,262.70 and 9,581.34 is: 14,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.83 : 24,262.70 = 9,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.83/24,262.70 = 9,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.83x = 24,262.70 × 9,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.83x = 232,469,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,469,130.11/16,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.63

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