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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.52, 24,549.62 and 9,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.52, 24,549.62 and 9,794.52 is: 14,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.52 : 24,549.62 = 9,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.52/24,549.62 = 9,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.52x = 24,549.62 × 9,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.52x = 240,451,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,451,744.08/16,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.68

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