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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.28, 24,529.06 and 9,949.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.28, 24,529.06 and 9,949.18 is: 14,905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.28 : 24,529.06 = 9,949.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.28/24,529.06 = 9,949.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.28x = 24,529.06 × 9,949.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.28x = 244,044,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,044,033.17/16,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.93

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