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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.40, 24,539.10 and 9,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.40, 24,539.10 and 9,782.20 is: 14,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.40 : 24,539.10 = 9,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.40/24,539.10 = 9,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.40x = 24,539.10 × 9,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.40x = 240,046,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,046,384.02/16,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.30

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