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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182, 24,272.96 and 9,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182, 24,272.96 and 9,251.64 is: 13,877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182 : 24,272.96 = 9,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182/24,272.96 = 9,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182x = 24,272.96 × 9,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182x = 224,564,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,564,687.65/16,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.44

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