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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.15, 24,378.20 and 9,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.15, 24,378.20 and 9,691.74 is: 14,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.15 : 24,378.20 = 9,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.15/24,378.20 = 9,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.15x = 24,378.20 × 9,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.15x = 236,267,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,267,176.07/16,269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,522.40

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