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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.40, 24,271.07 and 9,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.40, 24,271.07 and 9,161.73 is: 13,744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.40 : 24,271.07 = 9,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.40/24,271.07 = 9,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.40x = 24,271.07 × 9,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.40x = 222,364,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,364,944.34/16,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.56

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