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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.58, 24,236.96 and 9,958.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.58, 24,236.96 and 9,958.51 is: 14,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.58 : 24,236.96 = 9,958.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.58/24,236.96 = 9,958.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.58x = 24,236.96 × 9,958.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.58x = 241,363,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,363,898.14/16,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,903.99

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