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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.22, 24,237.96 and 9,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.22, 24,237.96 and 9,959.18 is: 14,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.22 : 24,237.96 = 9,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.22/24,237.96 = 9,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.22x = 24,237.96 × 9,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.22x = 241,390,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,390,206.47/16,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.03

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