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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.77, 24,611.94 and 9,820.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.77, 24,611.94 and 9,820.23 is: 14,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.77 : 24,611.94 = 9,820.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.77/24,611.94 = 9,820.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.77x = 24,611.94 × 9,820.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.77x = 241,694,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,694,911.55/16,408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.62

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