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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.20, 24,348.60 and 9,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.20, 24,348.60 and 9,701.10 is: 14,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.20 : 24,348.60 = 9,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.20/24,348.60 = 9,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.20x = 24,348.60 × 9,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.20x = 236,208,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,208,203.46/16,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.84

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