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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.45, 24,516.43 and 9,783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.45, 24,516.43 and 9,783.29 is: 14,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.45 : 24,516.43 = 9,783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.45/24,516.43 = 9,783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.45x = 24,516.43 × 9,783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.45x = 239,851,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,851,344.45/16,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.80

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