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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.80, 24,474.90 and 9,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.80, 24,474.90 and 9,735.80 is: 14,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.80 : 24,474.90 = 9,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.80/24,474.90 = 9,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.80x = 24,474.90 × 9,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.80x = 238,282,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,282,731.42/16,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.44

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