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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.20, 24,350.10 and 9,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.20, 24,350.10 and 9,702.10 is: 14,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.20 : 24,350.10 = 9,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.20/24,350.10 = 9,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.20x = 24,350.10 × 9,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.20x = 236,247,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,247,105.21/16,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,519.34

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