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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.10, 24,434.55 and 9,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.10, 24,434.55 and 9,744.90 is: 14,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.10 : 24,434.55 = 9,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.10/24,434.55 = 9,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.10x = 24,434.55 × 9,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.10x = 238,112,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,112,246.30/16,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.33

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