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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.55, 24,247.45 and 9,965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.55, 24,247.45 and 9,965.51 is: 14,914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.55 : 24,247.45 = 9,965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.55/24,247.45 = 9,965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.55x = 24,247.45 × 9,965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.55x = 241,638,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,638,205.45/16,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.51

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