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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.52, 24,551.12 and 9,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.52, 24,551.12 and 9,795.52 is: 14,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.52 : 24,551.12 = 9,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.52/24,551.12 = 9,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.52x = 24,551.12 × 9,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.52x = 240,490,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,490,986.98/16,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.18

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