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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.40, 24,467.70 and 9,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.40, 24,467.70 and 9,740.60 is: 14,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.40 : 24,467.70 = 9,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.40/24,467.70 = 9,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.40x = 24,467.70 × 9,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.40x = 238,330,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,330,078.62/16,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.31

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