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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.70, 24,422.55 and 9,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.70, 24,422.55 and 9,715.30 is: 14,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.70 : 24,422.55 = 9,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.70/24,422.55 = 9,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.70x = 24,422.55 × 9,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.70x = 237,272,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,272,400.02/16,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,572.95

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