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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.06, 24,177.33 and 9,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.06, 24,177.33 and 9,895.56 is: 14,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.06 : 24,177.33 = 9,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.06/24,177.33 = 9,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.06x = 24,177.33 × 9,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.06x = 239,248,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,248,219.65/16,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.01

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