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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.45, 24,219.66 and 9,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.45, 24,219.66 and 9,126.18 is: 13,671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.45 : 24,219.66 = 9,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.45/24,219.66 = 9,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.45x = 24,219.66 × 9,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.45x = 221,032,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,032,976.70/16,167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.48

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