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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.62, 24,241.62 and 9,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.62, 24,241.62 and 9,501.67 is: 14,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.62 : 24,241.62 = 9,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.62/24,241.62 = 9,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.62x = 24,241.62 × 9,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.62x = 230,335,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,335,752.30/16,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.32

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