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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.95, 24,486.41 and 9,746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.95, 24,486.41 and 9,746.18 is: 14,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.95 : 24,486.41 = 9,746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.95/24,486.41 = 9,746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.95x = 24,486.41 × 9,746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.95x = 238,648,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,648,788.25/16,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.65

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