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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.08, 24,727.92 and 9,911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.08, 24,727.92 and 9,911.92 is: 14,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.08 : 24,727.92 = 9,911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.08/24,727.92 = 9,911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.08x = 24,727.92 × 9,911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.08x = 245,101,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,101,164.81/16,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.67

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