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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.76, 24,408.94 and 9,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.76, 24,408.94 and 9,689.80 is: 14,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.76 : 24,408.94 = 9,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.76/24,408.94 = 9,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.76x = 24,408.94 × 9,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.76x = 236,517,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,517,746.81/16,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.26

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