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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.40, 24,278.70 and 9,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.40, 24,278.70 and 9,614.60 is: 14,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.40 : 24,278.70 = 9,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.40/24,278.70 = 9,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.40x = 24,278.70 × 9,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.40x = 233,429,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,429,989.02/16,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.35

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