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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.40, 24,710.10 and 9,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.40, 24,710.10 and 9,912.40 is: 14,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.40 : 24,710.10 = 9,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.40/24,710.10 = 9,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.40x = 24,710.10 × 9,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.40x = 244,936,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,936,395.24/16,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.60

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