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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.65, 24,377.45 and 9,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.65, 24,377.45 and 9,691.24 is: 14,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.65 : 24,377.45 = 9,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.65/24,377.45 = 9,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.65x = 24,377.45 × 9,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.65x = 236,247,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,247,718.54/16,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.65

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