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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.60, 24,456.30 and 9,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.60, 24,456.30 and 9,759.40 is: 14,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.60 : 24,456.30 = 9,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.60/24,456.30 = 9,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.60x = 24,456.30 × 9,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.60x = 238,678,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,678,814.22/16,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.07

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