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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.65, 24,504.92 and 9,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.65, 24,504.92 and 9,681.27 is: 14,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.65 : 24,504.92 = 9,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.65/24,504.92 = 9,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.65x = 24,504.92 × 9,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.65x = 237,238,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,238,746.85/16,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.32

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