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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.84, 24,598.53 and 9,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.84, 24,598.53 and 9,738.45 is: 14,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.84 : 24,598.53 = 9,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.84/24,598.53 = 9,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.84x = 24,598.53 × 9,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.84x = 239,551,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,551,554.48/16,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.51

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