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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.10, 24,306.15 and 9,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.10, 24,306.15 and 9,626.90 is: 14,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.10 : 24,306.15 = 9,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.10/24,306.15 = 9,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.10x = 24,306.15 × 9,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.10x = 233,992,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,992,875.44/16,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.35

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