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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.80, 24,483.90 and 9,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.80, 24,483.90 and 9,741.80 is: 14,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.80 : 24,483.90 = 9,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.80/24,483.90 = 9,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.80x = 24,483.90 × 9,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.80x = 238,517,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,517,257.02/16,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.45

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