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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.99, 24,266.99 and 9,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.99, 24,266.99 and 9,247.63 is: 13,871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.99 : 24,266.99 = 9,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.99/24,266.99 = 9,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.99x = 24,266.99 × 9,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.99x = 224,412,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,412,144.73/16,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.45

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