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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.10, 24,244.65 and 9,596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.10, 24,244.65 and 9,596.70 is: 14,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.10 : 24,244.65 = 9,596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.10/24,244.65 = 9,596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.10x = 24,244.65 × 9,596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.10x = 232,668,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,668,632.66/16,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.05

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