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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.36, 24,612.88 and 9,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.36, 24,612.88 and 9,751.76 is: 14,609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.36 : 24,612.88 = 9,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.36/24,612.88 = 9,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.36x = 24,612.88 × 9,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.36x = 240,018,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,018,898.67/16,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.14

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