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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.06, 24,383.44 and 9,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.06, 24,383.44 and 9,686.12 is: 14,527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.06 : 24,383.44 = 9,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.06/24,383.44 = 9,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.06x = 24,383.44 × 9,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.06x = 236,180,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,180,925.85/16,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,527.01

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