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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.30, 24,624.92 and 9,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.30, 24,624.92 and 9,673.46 is: 14,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.30 : 24,624.92 = 9,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.30/24,624.92 = 9,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.30x = 24,624.92 × 9,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.30x = 238,208,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208,079.68/16,448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.24

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