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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.05, 24,273.08 and 9,620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.05, 24,273.08 and 9,620.45 is: 14,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.05 : 24,273.08 = 9,620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.05/24,273.08 = 9,620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.05x = 24,273.08 × 9,620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.05x = 233,517,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,517,952.49/16,165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.85

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