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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.36, 24,606.90 and 9,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.36, 24,606.90 and 9,747.75 is: 14,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.36 : 24,606.90 = 9,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.36/24,606.90 = 9,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.36x = 24,606.90 × 9,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.36x = 239,861,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,861,909.48/16,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.14

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