Forbes 10 richest persons in US

Sep 23, 2010, 13:39 PM IST
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Bill Gates topped the list of richest persons in US for 17 times ($54 bn)

Bill Gates topped the list of richest persons in US for 17 times ($54 bn)

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No 2 on the list was investor Warren Buffett, worth $45 bn

No 2 on the list was investor Warren Buffett, worth $45 bn

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Oracle founder Larry Ellison's net worth was unchanged, in third place, at $27 bn

Oracle founder Larry Ellison's net worth was unchanged, in third place, at $27 bn

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Christy Walton, heir to Walmart founder Sam Walton's fortune, is at 4th place ($24 bn)

Christy Walton, heir to Walmart founder Sam Walton's fortune, is at 4th place ($24 bn)

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Charles Koch of Koch Industries is next with $21.5 billion

Charles Koch of Koch Industries is next with $21.5 billion

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David Koch of Koch Industries comes 6th with $21.5 billion fortune

David Koch of Koch Industries comes 6th with $21.5 billion fortune

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The youngest son of Wal Mart founder Jim Walton is at 7th place with $20.1 bn

The youngest son of Wal Mart founder Jim Walton is at 7th place with $20.1 bn

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Alice Walton of Wal-Mart comes at 8th position with $20 bn

Alice Walton of Wal-Mart comes at 8th position with $20 bn

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The eldest son of Wal Mart founder, S. Robson Walton is at 9th with $19.7 bn

The eldest son of Wal Mart founder, S. Robson Walton is at 9th with $19.7 bn

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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is the 10th richest person in US with $18 bn

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is the 10th richest person in US with $18 bn