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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.70, 24,489.02 and 9,747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.70, 24,489.02 and 9,747.93 is: 14,621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.70 : 24,489.02 = 9,747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.70/24,489.02 = 9,747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.70x = 24,489.02 × 9,747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.70x = 238,717,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,717,252.73/16,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.28

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