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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.60, 24,243.30 and 9,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.60, 24,243.30 and 9,617.40 is: 14,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.60 : 24,243.30 = 9,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.60/24,243.30 = 9,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.60x = 24,243.30 × 9,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.60x = 233,157,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,157,513.42/16,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.24

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