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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.32, 24,227.10 and 9,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.32, 24,227.10 and 9,230.76 is: 13,823.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.32 : 24,227.10 = 9,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.32/24,227.10 = 9,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.32x = 24,227.10 × 9,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.32x = 223,634,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,634,545.60/16,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.96

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