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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.28, 24,498.96 and 9,669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.28, 24,498.96 and 9,669.79 is: 14,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.28 : 24,498.96 = 9,669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.28/24,498.96 = 9,669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.28x = 24,498.96 × 9,669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.28x = 236,899,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,899,798.42/16,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.38

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