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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.10, 24,476.53 and 9,651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.10, 24,476.53 and 9,651.89 is: 14,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.10 : 24,476.53 = 9,651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.10/24,476.53 = 9,651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.10x = 24,476.53 × 9,651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.10x = 236,244,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,244,775.14/16,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.79

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