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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.02, 24,533.19 and 9,951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.02, 24,533.19 and 9,951.93 is: 14,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.02 : 24,533.19 = 9,951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.02/24,533.19 = 9,951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.02x = 24,533.19 × 9,951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.02x = 244,152,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,152,589.56/16,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.06

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