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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.15, 24,366.19 and 9,683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.15, 24,366.19 and 9,683.75 is: 14,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.15 : 24,366.19 = 9,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.15/24,366.19 = 9,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.15x = 24,366.19 × 9,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.15x = 235,956,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,956,092.41/16,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.42

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