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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.60, 24,357.30 and 9,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.60, 24,357.30 and 9,693.40 is: 14,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.60 : 24,357.30 = 9,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.60/24,357.30 = 9,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.60x = 24,357.30 × 9,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.60x = 236,105,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,105,051.82/16,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,511.15

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