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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.56, 24,242.96 and 9,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.56, 24,242.96 and 9,962.52 is: 14,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.56 : 24,242.96 = 9,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.56/24,242.96 = 9,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.56x = 24,242.96 × 9,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.56x = 241,520,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,520,973.86/16,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.03

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