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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.50, 24,509.70 and 9,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.50, 24,509.70 and 9,676.98 is: 14,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.50 : 24,509.70 = 9,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.50/24,509.70 = 9,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.50x = 24,509.70 × 9,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.50x = 237,179,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,179,876.71/16,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.10

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