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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.90, 24,246.45 and 9,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.90, 24,246.45 and 9,593.10 is: 14,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.90 : 24,246.45 = 9,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.90/24,246.45 = 9,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.90x = 24,246.45 × 9,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.90x = 232,598,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,598,619.50/16,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.11

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