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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.25, 24,674.04 and 9,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.25, 24,674.04 and 9,876.15 is: 14,817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.25 : 24,674.04 = 9,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.25/24,674.04 = 9,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.25x = 24,674.04 × 9,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.25x = 243,684,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,684,520.15/16,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.93

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