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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.44, 24,291.84 and 9,628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.44, 24,291.84 and 9,628.56 is: 14,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.44 : 24,291.84 = 9,628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.44/24,291.84 = 9,628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.44x = 24,291.84 × 9,628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.44x = 233,895,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,895,438.95/16,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.41

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