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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.60, 24,237.30 and 9,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.60, 24,237.30 and 9,613.40 is: 14,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.60 : 24,237.30 = 9,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.60/24,237.30 = 9,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.60x = 24,237.30 × 9,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.60x = 233,002,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,859.82/16,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.24

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