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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.40, 24,268.20 and 9,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.40, 24,268.20 and 9,983.60 is: 14,951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.40 : 24,268.20 = 9,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.40/24,268.20 = 9,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.40x = 24,268.20 × 9,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.40x = 242,284,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,284,001.52/16,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,951.74

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