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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.96, 24,213.60 and 9,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.96, 24,213.60 and 9,572.04 is: 14,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.96 : 24,213.60 = 9,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.96/24,213.60 = 9,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.96x = 24,213.60 × 9,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.96x = 231,773,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,773,547.74/16,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.35

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