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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.04, 24,506.54 and 9,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.04, 24,506.54 and 9,719.88 is: 14,579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.04 : 24,506.54 = 9,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.04/24,506.54 = 9,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.04x = 24,506.54 × 9,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.04x = 238,200,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,200,628.02/16,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,579.51

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