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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.70, 24,419.55 and 9,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.70, 24,419.55 and 9,713.30 is: 14,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.70 : 24,419.55 = 9,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.70/24,419.55 = 9,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.70x = 24,419.55 × 9,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.70x = 237,194,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,194,415.02/16,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.95

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