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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.96, 24,552.08 and 9,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.96, 24,552.08 and 9,794.76 is: 14,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.96 : 24,552.08 = 9,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.96/24,552.08 = 9,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.96x = 24,552.08 × 9,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.96x = 240,481,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481,626.79/16,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.81

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