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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.55, 24,245.96 and 9,964.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.55, 24,245.96 and 9,964.51 is: 14,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.55 : 24,245.96 = 9,964.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.55/24,245.96 = 9,964.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.55x = 24,245.96 × 9,964.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.55x = 241,599,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,599,096.66/16,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.02

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