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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.30, 24,486.15 and 9,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.30, 24,486.15 and 9,743.30 is: 14,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.30 : 24,486.15 = 9,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.30/24,486.15 = 9,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.30x = 24,486.15 × 9,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.30x = 238,575,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,575,905.30/16,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.70

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