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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.65, 24,375.95 and 9,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.65, 24,375.95 and 9,690.24 is: 14,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.65 : 24,375.95 = 9,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.65/24,375.95 = 9,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.65x = 24,375.95 × 9,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.65x = 236,208,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,208,805.73/16,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,520.16

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