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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.06, 24,375.94 and 9,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.06, 24,375.94 and 9,681.12 is: 14,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.06 : 24,375.94 = 9,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.06/24,375.94 = 9,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.06x = 24,375.94 × 9,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.06x = 235,986,376.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,986,376.05/16,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,519.51

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