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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.98, 24,359.06 and 9,575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.98, 24,359.06 and 9,575.72 is: 14,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.98 : 24,359.06 = 9,575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.98/24,359.06 = 9,575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.98x = 24,359.06 × 9,575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.98x = 233,255,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,255,531.51/16,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,349.79

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