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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.63, 24,242.85 and 9,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.63, 24,242.85 and 9,955.35 is: 14,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.63 : 24,242.85 = 9,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.63/24,242.85 = 9,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.63x = 24,242.85 × 9,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.63x = 241,346,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,346,056.75/16,198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.17

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