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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.63, 24,637.91 and 9,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.63, 24,637.91 and 9,410.30 is: 14,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.63 : 24,637.91 = 9,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.63/24,637.91 = 9,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.63x = 24,637.91 × 9,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.63x = 231,850,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,850,124.47/16,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.84

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