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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.60, 24,444.30 and 9,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.60, 24,444.30 and 9,751.40 is: 14,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.60 : 24,444.30 = 9,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.60/24,444.30 = 9,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.60x = 24,444.30 × 9,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.60x = 238,366,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,366,147.02/16,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.08

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