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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.02, 24,419.93 and 9,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.02, 24,419.93 and 9,696.30 is: 14,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.02 : 24,419.93 = 9,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.02/24,419.93 = 9,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.02x = 24,419.93 × 9,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.02x = 236,782,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,782,918.78/16,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,556.01

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