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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.60, 24,438.30 and 9,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.60, 24,438.30 and 9,747.40 is: 14,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.60 : 24,438.30 = 9,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.60/24,438.30 = 9,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.60x = 24,438.30 × 9,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.60x = 238,209,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,209,885.42/16,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.08

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