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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.71, 24,468.93 and 9,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.71, 24,468.93 and 9,695.07 is: 14,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.71 : 24,468.93 = 9,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.71/24,468.93 = 9,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.71x = 24,468.93 × 9,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.71x = 237,227,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,227,989.18/16,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.52

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