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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.63, 24,265.15 and 9,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.63, 24,265.15 and 9,521.30 is: 14,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.63 : 24,265.15 = 9,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.63/24,265.15 = 9,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.63x = 24,265.15 × 9,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.63x = 231,035,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,035,772.70/16,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.66

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