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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.20, 24,455.10 and 9,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.20, 24,455.10 and 9,772.10 is: 14,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.20 : 24,455.10 = 9,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.20/24,455.10 = 9,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.20x = 24,455.10 × 9,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.20x = 238,977,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,977,682.71/16,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,624.24

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