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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.73, 24,370.69 and 9,583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.73, 24,370.69 and 9,583.47 is: 14,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.73 : 24,370.69 = 9,583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.73/24,370.69 = 9,583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.73x = 24,370.69 × 9,583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.73x = 233,555,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,555,776.49/16,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.41

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