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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.81, 24,248.97 and 9,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.81, 24,248.97 and 9,525.75 is: 14,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.81 : 24,248.97 = 9,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.81/24,248.97 = 9,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.81x = 24,248.97 × 9,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.81x = 230,989,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,989,625.98/16,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.19

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