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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.59, 24,239.39 and 9,582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.59, 24,239.39 and 9,582.21 is: 14,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.59 : 24,239.39 = 9,582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.59/24,239.39 = 9,582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.59x = 24,239.39 × 9,582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.59x = 232,266,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,266,877.34/16,159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.32

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