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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.89, 24,240.24 and 9,922.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.89, 24,240.24 and 9,922.65 is: 14,864.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.89 : 24,240.24 = 9,922.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.89/24,240.24 = 9,922.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.89x = 24,240.24 × 9,922.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.89x = 240,527,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,527,434.98/16,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,864.91

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