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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.40, 24,614.10 and 9,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.40, 24,614.10 and 9,848.40 is: 14,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.40 : 24,614.10 = 9,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.40/24,614.10 = 9,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.40x = 24,614.10 × 9,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.40x = 242,409,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,409,502.44/16,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.60

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