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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.59, 24,472.54 and 9,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.59, 24,472.54 and 9,652.14 is: 14,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.59 : 24,472.54 = 9,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.59/24,472.54 = 9,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.59x = 24,472.54 × 9,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.59x = 236,212,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,212,358.11/16,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.99

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