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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.65, 24,503.42 and 9,680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.65, 24,503.42 and 9,680.27 is: 14,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.65 : 24,503.42 = 9,680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.65/24,503.42 = 9,680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.65x = 24,503.42 × 9,680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.65x = 237,199,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,199,550.60/16,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.81

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