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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.90, 24,400.35 and 9,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.90, 24,400.35 and 9,705.90 is: 14,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.90 : 24,400.35 = 9,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.90/24,400.35 = 9,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.90x = 24,400.35 × 9,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.90x = 236,827,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,827,357.07/16,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.85

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