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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.81, 24,337.37 and 9,986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.81, 24,337.37 and 9,986.97 is: 14,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.81 : 24,337.37 = 9,986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.81/24,337.37 = 9,986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.81x = 24,337.37 × 9,986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.81x = 243,056,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,056,584.07/16,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.79

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