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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.70, 24,489.15 and 9,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.70, 24,489.15 and 9,754.30 is: 14,612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.70 : 24,489.15 = 9,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.70/24,489.15 = 9,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.70x = 24,489.15 × 9,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.70x = 238,874,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,874,515.85/16,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.12

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