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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.76, 24,282.18 and 9,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.76, 24,282.18 and 9,529 is: 14,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.76 : 24,282.18 = 9,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.76/24,282.18 = 9,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.76x = 24,282.18 × 9,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.76x = 231,384,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,384,893.22/16,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.93

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