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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.02, 24,412.43 and 9,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.02, 24,412.43 and 9,691.30 is: 14,548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.02 : 24,412.43 = 9,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.02/24,412.43 = 9,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.02x = 24,412.43 × 9,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.02x = 236,588,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,588,182.86/16,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.51

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