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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.60, 24,285.90 and 9,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.60, 24,285.90 and 9,278.60 is: 13,917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.60 : 24,285.90 = 9,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.60/24,285.90 = 9,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.60x = 24,285.90 × 9,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.60x = 225,339,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,339,151.74/16,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.90

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