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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.04, 24,275.02 and 9,164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.04, 24,275.02 and 9,164.37 is: 13,748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.04 : 24,275.02 = 9,164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.04/24,275.02 = 9,164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.04x = 24,275.02 × 9,164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.04x = 222,465,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,465,265.04/16,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.51

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