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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.40, 24,212.70 and 9,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.40, 24,212.70 and 9,570.60 is: 14,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.40 : 24,212.70 = 9,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.40/24,212.70 = 9,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.40x = 24,212.70 × 9,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.40x = 231,730,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730,066.62/16,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.37

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