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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.49, 24,376.30 and 9,587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.49, 24,376.30 and 9,587.23 is: 14,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.49 : 24,376.30 = 9,587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.49/24,376.30 = 9,587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.49x = 24,376.30 × 9,587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.49x = 233,701,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,701,194.65/16,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367.03

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