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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.18, 24,280.40 and 9,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.18, 24,280.40 and 9,952.16 is: 14,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.18 : 24,280.40 = 9,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.18/24,280.40 = 9,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.18x = 24,280.40 × 9,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.18x = 241,642,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,642,425.66/16,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.43

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