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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.15, 24,471.81 and 9,651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.15, 24,471.81 and 9,651.66 is: 14,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.15 : 24,471.81 = 9,651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.15/24,471.81 = 9,651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.15x = 24,471.81 × 9,651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.15x = 236,193,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,193,589.70/16,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.22

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