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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.37, 24,274.02 and 9,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.37, 24,274.02 and 9,163.70 is: 13,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.37 : 24,274.02 = 9,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.37/24,274.02 = 9,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.37x = 24,274.02 × 9,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.37x = 222,439,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,439,897.76/16,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.51

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