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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.90, 24,467.40 and 9,774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.90, 24,467.40 and 9,774.90 is: 14,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.90 : 24,467.40 = 9,774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.90/24,467.40 = 9,774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.90x = 24,467.40 × 9,774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.90x = 239,166,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,166,388.26/16,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.54

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