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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.02, 24,237.66 and 9,958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.02, 24,237.66 and 9,958.98 is: 14,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.02 : 24,237.66 = 9,958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.02/24,237.66 = 9,958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.02x = 24,237.66 × 9,958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.02x = 241,382,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,382,371.19/16,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.73

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