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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.08, 24,264.58 and 9,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.08, 24,264.58 and 9,582.60 is: 14,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.08 : 24,264.58 = 9,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.08/24,264.58 = 9,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.08x = 24,264.58 × 9,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.08x = 232,517,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,517,764.31/16,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.53

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