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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.02, 24,424.43 and 9,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.02, 24,424.43 and 9,699.30 is: 14,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.02 : 24,424.43 = 9,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.02/24,424.43 = 9,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.02x = 24,424.43 × 9,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.02x = 236,899,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,899,873.90/16,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.52

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