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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.57, 24,241.44 and 9,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.57, 24,241.44 and 9,961.50 is: 14,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.57 : 24,241.44 = 9,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.57/24,241.44 = 9,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.57x = 24,241.44 × 9,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.57x = 241,481,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,481,104.56/16,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,908.48

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