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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.46, 24,236.82 and 9,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.46, 24,236.82 and 9,958.42 is: 14,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.46 : 24,236.82 = 9,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.46/24,236.82 = 9,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.46x = 24,236.82 × 9,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.46x = 241,360,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,360,335.09/16,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,903.89

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