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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.59, 24,510.39 and 9,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.59, 24,510.39 and 9,722.47 is: 14,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.59 : 24,510.39 = 9,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.59/24,510.39 = 9,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.59x = 24,510.39 × 9,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.59x = 238,301,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,301,531.46/16,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.41

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