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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.06, 24,377.44 and 9,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.06, 24,377.44 and 9,682.12 is: 14,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.06 : 24,377.44 = 9,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.06/24,377.44 = 9,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.06x = 24,377.44 × 9,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.06x = 236,025,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,025,299.37/16,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.01

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