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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.70, 24,483.15 and 9,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.70, 24,483.15 and 9,750.30 is: 14,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.70 : 24,483.15 = 9,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.70/24,483.15 = 9,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.70x = 24,483.15 × 9,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.70x = 238,718,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,718,057.45/16,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.12

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