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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.76, 24,381.08 and 9,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.76, 24,381.08 and 9,650.96 is: 14,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.76 : 24,381.08 = 9,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.76/24,381.08 = 9,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.76x = 24,381.08 × 9,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.76x = 235,300,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,300,827.84/16,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.47

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