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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.02, 24,366.02 and 9,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.02, 24,366.02 and 9,683.62 is: 14,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.02 : 24,366.02 = 9,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.02/24,366.02 = 9,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.02x = 24,366.02 × 9,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.02x = 235,951,169.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,951,169.26/16,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.23

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