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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.90, 24,446.61 and 9,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.90, 24,446.61 and 9,714.90 is: 14,591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.90 : 24,446.61 = 9,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.90/24,446.61 = 9,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.90x = 24,446.61 × 9,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.90x = 237,496,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,496,371.49/16,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.90

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