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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.76, 24,413.44 and 9,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.76, 24,413.44 and 9,692.80 is: 14,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.76 : 24,413.44 = 9,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.76/24,413.44 = 9,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.76x = 24,413.44 × 9,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.76x = 236,634,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,634,591.23/16,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.76

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