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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.40, 24,410.10 and 9,931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.40, 24,410.10 and 9,931.10 is: 14,896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.40 : 24,410.10 = 9,931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.40/24,410.10 = 9,931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.40x = 24,410.10 × 9,931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.40x = 242,419,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,419,144.11/16,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.65

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