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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.42, 24,308.25 and 9,572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.42, 24,308.25 and 9,572.99 is: 14,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.42 : 24,308.25 = 9,572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.42/24,308.25 = 9,572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.42x = 24,308.25 × 9,572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.42x = 232,702,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,702,634.17/16,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.03

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