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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.70, 24,382.19 and 9,594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.70, 24,382.19 and 9,594.27 is: 14,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.70 : 24,382.19 = 9,594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.70/24,382.19 = 9,594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.70x = 24,382.19 × 9,594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.70x = 233,929,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,929,210.16/16,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.14

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