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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.83, 24,237.38 and 9,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.83, 24,237.38 and 9,958.79 is: 14,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.83 : 24,237.38 = 9,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.83/24,237.38 = 9,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.83x = 24,237.38 × 9,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.83x = 241,375,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,375,025.72/16,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.45

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