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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.38, 24,507.71 and 9,776.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.38, 24,507.71 and 9,776.06 is: 14,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.38 : 24,507.71 = 9,776.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.38/24,507.71 = 9,776.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.38x = 24,507.71 × 9,776.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.38x = 239,588,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,588,672.00/16,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.76

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