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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.52, 24,660.34 and 9,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.52, 24,660.34 and 9,863.16 is: 14,796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.52 : 24,660.34 = 9,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.52/24,660.34 = 9,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.52x = 24,660.34 × 9,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.52x = 243,228,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,228,879.07/16,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.28

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