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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.52, 24,548.12 and 9,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.52, 24,548.12 and 9,793.52 is: 14,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.52 : 24,548.12 = 9,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.52/24,548.12 = 9,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.52x = 24,548.12 × 9,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.52x = 240,412,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,412,504.18/16,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.18

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