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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.40, 24,426.36 and 9,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.40, 24,426.36 and 9,701.40 is: 14,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.40 : 24,426.36 = 9,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.40/24,426.36 = 9,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.40x = 24,426.36 × 9,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.40x = 236,969,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,969,888.90/16,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.64

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