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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.44, 24,329.32 and 9,587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.44, 24,329.32 and 9,587.10 is: 14,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.44 : 24,329.32 = 9,587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.44/24,329.32 = 9,587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.44x = 24,329.32 × 9,587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.44x = 233,247,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,247,623.77/16,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,339.19

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