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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.27, 24,568.02 and 9,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.27, 24,568.02 and 9,817.74 is: 14,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.27 : 24,568.02 = 9,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.27/24,568.02 = 9,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.27x = 24,568.02 × 9,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.27x = 241,202,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,202,432.67/16,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.38

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