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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.33, 24,445.98 and 9,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.33, 24,445.98 and 9,713.61 is: 14,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.33 : 24,445.98 = 9,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.33/24,445.98 = 9,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.33x = 24,445.98 × 9,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.33x = 237,458,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,458,715.79/16,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,582.04

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