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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.78, 24,525.31 and 9,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.78, 24,525.31 and 9,946.68 is: 14,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.78 : 24,525.31 = 9,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.78/24,525.31 = 9,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.78x = 24,525.31 × 9,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.78x = 243,945,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,945,410.47/16,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.18

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