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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.43, 24,816.65 and 9,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.43, 24,816.65 and 9,615.15 is: 14,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.43 : 24,816.65 = 9,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.43/24,816.65 = 9,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.43x = 24,816.65 × 9,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.43x = 238,615,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,615,764.17/16,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,422.73

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