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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.38, 24,315.31 and 9,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.38, 24,315.31 and 9,887.11 is: 14,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.38 : 24,315.31 = 9,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.38/24,315.31 = 9,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.38x = 24,315.31 × 9,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.38x = 240,408,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,408,144.65/16,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,830.51

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