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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.60, 24,450.90 and 9,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.60, 24,450.90 and 9,739.60 is: 14,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.60 : 24,450.90 = 9,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.60/24,450.90 = 9,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.60x = 24,450.90 × 9,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.60x = 238,141,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,141,985.64/16,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.40

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