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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.40, 24,194.70 and 9,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.40, 24,194.70 and 9,217.80 is: 13,808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.40 : 24,194.70 = 9,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.40/24,194.70 = 9,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.40x = 24,194.70 × 9,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.40x = 223,021,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,021,905.66/16,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.21

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