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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.05, 24,248.20 and 9,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.05, 24,248.20 and 9,966.01 is: 14,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.05 : 24,248.20 = 9,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.05/24,248.20 = 9,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.05x = 24,248.20 × 9,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.05x = 241,657,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,657,803.68/16,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.26

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