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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.05, 24,271.58 and 9,619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.05, 24,271.58 and 9,619.45 is: 14,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.05 : 24,271.58 = 9,619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.05/24,271.58 = 9,619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.05x = 24,271.58 × 9,619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.05x = 233,479,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,479,080.78/16,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.34

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