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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.44, 24,303.84 and 9,636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.44, 24,303.84 and 9,636.56 is: 14,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.44 : 24,303.84 = 9,636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.44/24,303.84 = 9,636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.44x = 24,303.84 × 9,636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.44x = 234,205,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,205,412.39/16,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.41

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