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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.70, 24,410.55 and 9,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.70, 24,410.55 and 9,707.30 is: 14,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.70 : 24,410.55 = 9,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.70/24,410.55 = 9,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.70x = 24,410.55 × 9,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.70x = 236,960,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,960,532.02/16,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.95

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