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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.04, 24,509.54 and 9,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.04, 24,509.54 and 9,721.88 is: 14,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.04 : 24,509.54 = 9,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.04/24,509.54 = 9,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.04x = 24,509.54 × 9,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.04x = 238,278,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,278,806.74/16,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,582.51

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