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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.38, 24,240.97 and 9,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.38, 24,240.97 and 9,954.10 is: 14,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.38 : 24,240.97 = 9,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.38/24,240.97 = 9,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.38x = 24,240.97 × 9,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.38x = 241,297,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,297,039.48/16,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.29

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