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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.33, 24,288.95 and 9,173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.33, 24,288.95 and 9,173.71 is: 13,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.33 : 24,288.95 = 9,173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.33/24,288.95 = 9,173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.33x = 24,288.95 × 9,173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.33x = 222,819,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,819,616.19/16,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.51

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