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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.10, 24,409.65 and 9,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.10, 24,409.65 and 9,712.10 is: 14,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.10 : 24,409.65 = 9,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.10/24,409.65 = 9,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.10x = 24,409.65 × 9,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.10x = 237,068,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,068,961.77/16,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.15

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