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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.45, 24,520.93 and 9,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.45, 24,520.93 and 9,786.29 is: 14,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.45 : 24,520.93 = 9,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.45/24,520.93 = 9,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.45x = 24,520.93 × 9,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.45x = 239,968,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,968,932.05/16,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.29

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