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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.64, 24,251.34 and 9,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.64, 24,251.34 and 9,958.28 is: 14,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.64 : 24,251.34 = 9,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.64/24,251.34 = 9,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.64x = 24,251.34 × 9,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.64x = 241,501,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,501,634.10/16,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,894.97

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