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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.10, 24,487.65 and 9,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.10, 24,487.65 and 9,747.90 is: 14,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.10 : 24,487.65 = 9,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.10/24,487.65 = 9,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.10x = 24,487.65 × 9,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.10x = 238,703,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,703,163.44/16,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.85

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