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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.91, 24,433.02 and 9,734.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.91, 24,433.02 and 9,734.97 is: 14,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.91 : 24,433.02 = 9,734.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.91/24,433.02 = 9,734.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.91x = 24,433.02 × 9,734.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.91x = 237,854,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,854,716.71/16,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,586.13

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