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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.10, 24,285.15 and 9,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.10, 24,285.15 and 9,612.90 is: 14,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.10 : 24,285.15 = 9,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.10/24,285.15 = 9,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.10x = 24,285.15 × 9,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.10x = 233,450,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,450,718.44/16,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.35

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