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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.73, 24,257.93 and 9,934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.73, 24,257.93 and 9,934.46 is: 14,882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.73 : 24,257.93 = 9,934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.73/24,257.93 = 9,934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.73x = 24,257.93 × 9,934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.73x = 240,989,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,989,547.61/16,192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.58

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