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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.60, 24,373.80 and 9,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.60, 24,373.80 and 9,704.40 is: 14,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.60 : 24,373.80 = 9,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.60/24,373.80 = 9,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.60x = 24,373.80 × 9,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.60x = 236,533,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,533,104.72/16,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,527.63

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