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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.40, 24,442.86 and 9,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.40, 24,442.86 and 9,712.40 is: 14,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.40 : 24,442.86 = 9,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.40/24,442.86 = 9,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.40x = 24,442.86 × 9,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.40x = 237,398,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,398,833.46/16,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.15

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