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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.90, 24,373.32 and 9,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.90, 24,373.32 and 9,688.50 is: 14,517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.90 : 24,373.32 = 9,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.90/24,373.32 = 9,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.90x = 24,373.32 × 9,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.90x = 236,140,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,140,910.82/16,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.55

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