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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.88, 24,244.80 and 9,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.88, 24,244.80 and 9,579.36 is: 14,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.88 : 24,244.80 = 9,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.88/24,244.80 = 9,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.88x = 24,244.80 × 9,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.88x = 232,249,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,249,667.33/16,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.10

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