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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.92, 24,268.39 and 9,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.92, 24,268.39 and 9,617.32 is: 14,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.92 : 24,268.39 = 9,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.92/24,268.39 = 9,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.92x = 24,268.39 × 9,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.92x = 233,396,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,396,872.51/16,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.16

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