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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.70, 24,487.65 and 9,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.70, 24,487.65 and 9,753.30 is: 14,610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.70 : 24,487.65 = 9,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.70/24,487.65 = 9,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.70x = 24,487.65 × 9,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.70x = 238,835,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,835,396.75/16,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.62

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