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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.76, 24,349.74 and 9,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.76, 24,349.74 and 9,630.12 is: 14,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.76 : 24,349.74 = 9,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.76/24,349.74 = 9,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.76x = 24,349.74 × 9,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.76x = 234,490,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,490,918.17/16,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.28

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