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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.28, 24,624.86 and 9,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.28, 24,624.86 and 9,755.19 is: 14,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.28 : 24,624.86 = 9,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.28/24,624.86 = 9,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.28x = 24,624.86 × 9,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.28x = 240,220,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,220,139.25/16,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.75

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