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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.20, 24,468.60 and 9,781.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.20, 24,468.60 and 9,781.10 is: 14,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.20 : 24,468.60 = 9,781.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.20/24,468.60 = 9,781.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.20x = 24,468.60 × 9,781.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.20x = 239,329,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,329,823.46/16,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.73

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