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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.80, 24,163.44 and 9,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.80, 24,163.44 and 9,908.52 is: 14,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.80 : 24,163.44 = 9,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.80/24,163.44 = 9,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.80x = 24,163.44 × 9,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.80x = 239,423,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,423,928.51/16,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.93

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