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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.96, 24,468.60 and 9,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.96, 24,468.60 and 9,649.52 is: 14,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.96 : 24,468.60 = 9,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.96/24,468.60 = 9,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.96x = 24,468.60 × 9,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.96x = 236,110,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,110,122.73/16,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.05

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