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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.55, 24,272.33 and 9,619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.55, 24,272.33 and 9,619.95 is: 14,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.55 : 24,272.33 = 9,619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.55/24,272.33 = 9,619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.55x = 24,272.33 × 9,619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.55x = 233,498,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,498,600.98/16,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.10

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