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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.63, 24,244.35 and 9,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.63, 24,244.35 and 9,956.35 is: 14,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.63 : 24,244.35 = 9,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.63/24,244.35 = 9,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.63x = 24,244.35 × 9,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.63x = 241,385,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,385,234.12/16,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.66

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