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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.59, 24,311.14 and 9,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.59, 24,311.14 and 9,884.33 is: 14,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.59 : 24,311.14 = 9,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.59/24,311.14 = 9,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.59x = 24,311.14 × 9,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.59x = 240,299,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,299,184.17/16,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.34

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