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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.20, 24,354.80 and 9,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.20, 24,354.80 and 9,998.40 is: 14,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.20 : 24,354.80 = 9,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.20/24,354.80 = 9,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.20x = 24,354.80 × 9,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.20x = 243,509,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,509,032.32/16,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.98

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