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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.96, 24,553.58 and 9,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.96, 24,553.58 and 9,795.76 is: 14,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.96 : 24,553.58 = 9,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.96/24,553.58 = 9,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.96x = 24,553.58 × 9,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.96x = 240,520,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,520,976.82/16,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.32

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