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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.60, 24,471.30 and 9,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.60, 24,471.30 and 9,769.40 is: 14,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.60 : 24,471.30 = 9,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.60/24,471.30 = 9,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.60x = 24,471.30 × 9,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.60x = 239,069,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,069,918.22/16,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.05

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