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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.02, 24,413.93 and 9,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.02, 24,413.93 and 9,692.30 is: 14,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.02 : 24,413.93 = 9,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.02/24,413.93 = 9,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.02x = 24,413.93 × 9,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.02x = 236,627,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,627,133.74/16,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.01

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