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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.56, 24,245.96 and 9,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.56, 24,245.96 and 9,964.52 is: 14,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.56 : 24,245.96 = 9,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.56/24,245.96 = 9,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.56x = 24,245.96 × 9,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.56x = 241,599,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,599,353.34/16,200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.02

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