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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.91, 24,329.57 and 9,896.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.91, 24,329.57 and 9,896.65 is: 14,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.91 : 24,329.57 = 9,896.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.91/24,329.57 = 9,896.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.91x = 24,329.57 × 9,896.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.91x = 240,781,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,781,128.63/16,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,844.79

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