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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.56, 24,381.19 and 9,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.56, 24,381.19 and 9,684.62 is: 14,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.56 : 24,381.19 = 9,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.56/24,381.19 = 9,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.56x = 24,381.19 × 9,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.56x = 236,122,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,122,560.30/16,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.76

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