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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.40, 24,470.10 and 9,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.40, 24,470.10 and 9,736.20 is: 14,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.40 : 24,470.10 = 9,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.40/24,470.10 = 9,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.40x = 24,470.10 × 9,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.40x = 238,245,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,245,787.62/16,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.30

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