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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.70, 24,475.35 and 9,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.70, 24,475.35 and 9,785.60 is: 14,644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.70 : 24,475.35 = 9,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.70/24,475.35 = 9,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.70x = 24,475.35 × 9,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.70x = 239,505,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,505,984.96/16,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.47

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