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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.02, 24,428.93 and 9,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.02, 24,428.93 and 9,702.30 is: 14,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.02 : 24,428.93 = 9,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.02/24,428.93 = 9,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.02x = 24,428.93 × 9,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.02x = 237,016,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,016,807.54/16,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.02

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