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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.60, 24,459.90 and 9,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.60, 24,459.90 and 9,729.40 is: 14,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.60 : 24,459.90 = 9,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.60/24,459.90 = 9,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.60x = 24,459.90 × 9,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.60x = 237,980,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,980,151.06/16,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.10

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