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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.52, 24,257.27 and 9,603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.52, 24,257.27 and 9,603.23 is: 14,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.52 : 24,257.27 = 9,603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.52/24,257.27 = 9,603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.52x = 24,257.27 × 9,603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.52x = 232,948,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948,045.70/16,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.84

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