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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.56, 24,379.69 and 9,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.56, 24,379.69 and 9,683.62 is: 14,523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.56 : 24,379.69 = 9,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.56/24,379.69 = 9,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.56x = 24,379.69 × 9,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.56x = 236,083,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083,653.68/16,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.26

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