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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.21, 24,076.40 and 9,899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.21, 24,076.40 and 9,899.25 is: 14,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.21 : 24,076.40 = 9,899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.21/24,076.40 = 9,899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.21x = 24,076.40 × 9,899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.21x = 238,338,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,338,253.20/16,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.91

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