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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.60, 24,477.30 and 9,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.60, 24,477.30 and 9,773.40 is: 14,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.60 : 24,477.30 = 9,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.60/24,477.30 = 9,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.60x = 24,477.30 × 9,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.60x = 239,226,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,226,443.82/16,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.05

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