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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.40, 24,330.15 and 9,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.40, 24,330.15 and 9,683.40 is: 14,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.40 : 24,330.15 = 9,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.40/24,330.15 = 9,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.40x = 24,330.15 × 9,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.40x = 235,598,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,598,574.51/16,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.37

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