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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.56, 24,204.15 and 9,900.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.56, 24,204.15 and 9,900.51 is: 14,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.56 : 24,204.15 = 9,900.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.56/24,204.15 = 9,900.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.56x = 24,204.15 × 9,900.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.56x = 239,633,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,633,429.12/16,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.21

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