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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.30, 24,474.15 and 9,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.30, 24,474.15 and 9,735.30 is: 14,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.30 : 24,474.15 = 9,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.30/24,474.15 = 9,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.30x = 24,474.15 × 9,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.30x = 238,263,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,263,192.50/16,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.69

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