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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.52, 24,366.06 and 9,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.52, 24,366.06 and 9,926.40 is: 14,867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.52 : 24,366.06 = 9,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.52/24,366.06 = 9,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.52x = 24,366.06 × 9,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.52x = 241,867,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,867,257.98/16,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.19

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