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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.20, 24,467.40 and 9,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.20, 24,467.40 and 9,739.80 is: 14,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.20 : 24,467.40 = 9,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.20/24,467.40 = 9,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.20x = 24,467.40 × 9,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.20x = 238,307,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,307,582.52/16,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.38

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