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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.60, 24,384.90 and 9,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.60, 24,384.90 and 9,695.60 is: 14,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.60 : 24,384.90 = 9,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.60/24,384.90 = 9,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.60x = 24,384.90 × 9,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.60x = 236,426,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,426,236.44/16,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.40

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