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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.44, 24,326.33 and 9,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.44, 24,326.33 and 9,585.09 is: 14,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.44 : 24,326.33 = 9,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.44/24,326.33 = 9,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.44x = 24,326.33 × 9,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.44x = 233,170,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,170,014.49/16,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.18

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