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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.40, 24,422.70 and 9,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.40, 24,422.70 and 9,710.60 is: 14,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.40 : 24,422.70 = 9,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.40/24,422.70 = 9,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.40x = 24,422.70 × 9,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.40x = 237,159,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,159,070.62/16,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.32

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