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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.58, 24,468.04 and 9,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.58, 24,468.04 and 9,649.14 is: 14,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.58 : 24,468.04 = 9,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.58/24,468.04 = 9,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.58x = 24,468.04 × 9,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.58x = 236,095,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,095,463.79/16,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.49

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