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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.16, 24,223.73 and 9,047.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.16, 24,223.73 and 9,047.11 is: 13,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.16 : 24,223.73 = 9,047.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.16/24,223.73 = 9,047.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.16x = 24,223.73 × 9,047.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.16x = 219,154,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,154,689.54/16,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.90

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