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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.40, 24,383.70 and 9,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.40, 24,383.70 and 9,684.60 is: 14,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.40 : 24,383.70 = 9,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.40/24,383.70 = 9,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.40x = 24,383.70 × 9,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.40x = 236,146,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146,381.02/16,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,518.33

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