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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.30, 24,552.15 and 9,787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.30, 24,552.15 and 9,787.30 is: 14,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.30 : 24,552.15 = 9,787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.30/24,552.15 = 9,787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.30x = 24,552.15 × 9,787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.30x = 240,299,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,299,257.70/16,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.73

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