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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.70, 24,490.52 and 9,748.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.70, 24,490.52 and 9,748.93 is: 14,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.70 : 24,490.52 = 9,748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.70/24,490.52 = 9,748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.70x = 24,490.52 × 9,748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.70x = 238,756,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,756,365.14/16,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.78

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