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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.02, 24,562.35 and 9,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.02, 24,562.35 and 9,723.38 is: 14,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.02 : 24,562.35 = 9,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.02/24,562.35 = 9,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.02x = 24,562.35 × 9,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.02x = 238,829,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,829,062.74/16,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.51

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