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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.20, 24,409.80 and 9,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.20, 24,409.80 and 9,706.80 is: 14,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.20 : 24,409.80 = 9,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.20/24,409.80 = 9,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.20x = 24,409.80 × 9,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.20x = 236,941,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,941,046.64/16,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.20

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