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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.60, 24,435.96 and 9,743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.60, 24,435.96 and 9,743.04 is: 14,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.60 : 24,435.96 = 9,743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.60/24,435.96 = 9,743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.60x = 24,435.96 × 9,743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.60x = 238,080,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,080,535.72/16,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.78

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