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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.03, 24,240.42 and 9,922.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.03, 24,240.42 and 9,922.78 is: 14,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.03 : 24,240.42 = 9,922.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.03/24,240.42 = 9,922.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.03x = 24,240.42 × 9,922.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.03x = 240,532,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,532,354.77/16,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.08

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