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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.19, 24,384.44 and 9,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.19, 24,384.44 and 9,595.77 is: 14,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.19 : 24,384.44 = 9,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.19/24,384.44 = 9,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.19x = 24,384.44 × 9,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.19x = 233,987,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,987,429.84/16,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.40

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