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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.70, 24,441.15 and 9,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.70, 24,441.15 and 9,722.30 is: 14,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.70 : 24,441.15 = 9,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.70/24,441.15 = 9,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.70x = 24,441.15 × 9,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.70x = 237,624,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,624,192.65/16,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.14

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