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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.81, 24,244.62 and 9,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.81, 24,244.62 and 9,925.58 is: 14,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.81 : 24,244.62 = 9,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.81/24,244.62 = 9,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.81x = 24,244.62 × 9,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.81x = 240,641,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,641,915.38/16,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,869.30

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