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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.40, 24,230.70 and 9,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.40, 24,230.70 and 9,582.60 is: 14,365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.40 : 24,230.70 = 9,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.40/24,230.70 = 9,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.40x = 24,230.70 × 9,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.40x = 232,193,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,193,105.82/16,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.36

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