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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.01, 24,398.78 and 9,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.01, 24,398.78 and 9,683.01 is: 14,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.01 : 24,398.78 = 9,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.01/24,398.78 = 9,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.01x = 24,398.78 × 9,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.01x = 236,253,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,253,582.31/16,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.04

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