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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.46, 24,217.54 and 9,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.46, 24,217.54 and 9,909.58 is: 14,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.46 : 24,217.54 = 9,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.46/24,217.54 = 9,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.46x = 24,217.54 × 9,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.46x = 239,985,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,985,650.03/16,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.83

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