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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.56, 24,176.58 and 9,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.56, 24,176.58 and 9,895.06 is: 14,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.56 : 24,176.58 = 9,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.56/24,176.58 = 9,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.56x = 24,176.58 × 9,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.56x = 239,228,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,228,709.69/16,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.26

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