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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.78, 24,296.40 and 9,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.78, 24,296.40 and 9,634.56 is: 14,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.78 : 24,296.40 = 9,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.78/24,296.40 = 9,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.78x = 24,296.40 × 9,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.78x = 234,085,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,085,123.58/16,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,446.33

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