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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.45, 24,484.15 and 9,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.45, 24,484.15 and 9,744.68 is: 14,616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.45 : 24,484.15 = 9,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.45/24,484.15 = 9,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.45x = 24,484.15 × 9,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.45x = 238,590,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,590,183.94/16,323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.41

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