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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.64, 24,248.34 and 9,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.64, 24,248.34 and 9,956.28 is: 14,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.64 : 24,248.34 = 9,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.64/24,248.34 = 9,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.64x = 24,248.34 × 9,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.64x = 241,423,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,423,262.58/16,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.97

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